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Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: Fluxflashor on July 27, 2007, 10:24:50 am
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Vote, Complain, Criticize, Flame, Swear, Post anything about the worst and best OS.
I'll start. Windoze sucks but I need it for school because the programs we use are for windoze and im also too lazy to find sound drivers for my other soundcard so I use windows for teamspeak.
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Well, since it's a testimonial. I'll vote for Mac.
Mac sucks because it acts like the five billion 12 to 43 year-olds in its audience don't game. I bought a Mac "because it's so easy" & "I need it for work", only to realize how useless it is because so many games are written for Windows (& ported to Linux). Plus iChat is somehow useless for IRC. OK thx.
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linuxorz!!!
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Surely deliberately and unashamedly starting a flame war is grounds for a ban. Please?
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Windows users are subhuman scum. You know who you are. You should all kill yourself for the benefit of the gene pool.
Macs, well... I don't care about you. Nobody cares about you. You have yet to learn that black polo necks and orange sunglasses make you look stupid. At least windows is significant enough for people to be bothered to write malware for it.
As for me, I use linux because I'm a smelly arrogant open source hippie. My OS is perfect because I ignore all of it's problems and have sex with penguins instead of trying to fix them.
Bite me.
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Windows users are subhuman scum. You know who you are. You should all kill yourself for the benefit of the gene pool.
Macs, well... I don't care about you. Nobody cares about you. You have yet to learn that black polo necks and orange sunglasses make you look stupid. At least windows is significant enough for people to be bothered to write malware for it.
As for me, I use linux because I'm a smelly arrogant open source hippie. My OS is perfect because I ignore all of it's problems and have sex with penguins instead of trying to fix them.
Bite me.
Fuck you man.
I would like to make you know that of now Windows is the most popular operating system.
And as for Mac ,fuck you again, Linux is just a Mac rip off. Mac was there first.
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flux are you 14 years old or something? ...
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+_+
OSX because, yah, its more awesome than any of j00 could comprehend!
Its simple, its effective, it doesnt leave brown smears wherever I go, and Mac computers run more games than any other (well, without pirate cracks, anyway). And yes, im not a imbecile - im refering to bootcamp.
Also, in the 8 years ive been using Macs, I havent contracted any cyber virus or disease. Not even one.
While OSX doesnt have a lot of software on it, a large amount of what is available is high quality.
Now, XP was actually a decent OS, alas, XP has lived its days, and crap like Vista is now entering (not many are buying it though :roll: )
Ofcourse, one could stay with XP, and like a disobedient dog, refuse to downgrade to Vista, however, the fact is, XP is ageing quickly.
Even more so when you look at Leopard.
We all know why Vista sucks, so I wont go further, however, what is hailed as one of its main features, 'DX10', is actually proving a little bit shite. Sure, im sure some will cry "But...but...Crysis !". While Crysis does admittedly look somewhat better under DX10, it requires enough power to make pretty much every computer die a horrible, overheated death.
Pretty much every game, minus Crysis, at best looks marginally better than its DX9 counterpart. Just look at something like Lost Planet for a decent idea. As for the Company of Heroes DX10 expansion, its only really worth it for the extra sides and missions.
Ofcourse I realise developers are new to the software, and as such, we shouldnt expect right from the start constant games of Crysis video quality being pumped out, we should atleast see promise for the future - something I dont see with DX10. Heh - I even heard MS has a new OS coming in about 3 years (probably just speculation though).
Wait, im rambling far off the point.
Anyhow, what I was saying is that OSX provides a far more satisfying experience than XP does. Sure, while XP was a decent OS, that is pretty much all it was - decent. It was still a bloody chore to do anything other than game under it.
The only reason I would ever buy a copy of XP for a Mac is to run games.
...and the only reason XP has more games than OSX is due to amount of users, which was really a feat of luck on Microsofts side.
Besides, I heard programmers find OpenGL far better than DX (albeit this is only something I heard. Could be wrong)
So, uh, yeah...
Disclaimer: Normally I dont defend my OS so hard, but then again, this isnt a normal thread
*activates sound, NBC, firearm, heat, light, expolsive, pressure, and radiation proof flame shield*
*realises no batteries inserted*
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*fires the 1337357 hornet ever made*
MACOSX FTW!!!
Any OS where u have to restart any time anything crashes is teh lozer.
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Use Quicksilver in Mac OS X and you'll never be able to move to another OS again.
Apple ftw.
Can't wait for Leopard!!1!11!
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So if you buy a mac that comes with Mac OSX version 1 (per say) and version 2 comes out. Can you buy the version 2 w/o buying a new mac pc so u can install it on ur old mac?
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So if you buy a mac that comes with Mac OSX version 1 (per say) and version 2 comes out. Can you buy the version 2 w/o buying a new mac pc so u can install it on ur old mac?
Of course.
Mac OS X isn't as tied to Apple hardware as most people think it is - it's bundled, not built-in or even mandatory. I know a lot of people that run Windoze or Linux on their Mac boxes as primary OSes.
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:granger: I don't get it, I like all the listed OS's and have also ran a few others like Solaris and OS/2, though I run GNU/Linux mainly... it all depends on what you're doing, I think... then again, I'm just a biologist, what do I know about these Internets machines?
Oh, by the way, quicksilver, launchy and katapult all do a good job at doing what I think their most important function is, CLI-like launching from a pretty-looking GUI window.
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try Plan 9 or freebsd/netbsd/openbsd and other unix veriants
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:granger: I don't get it, I like all the listed OS's.
KORY UR SUPPOSED TO FIGHT U NUBZOR!!11!1!!
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I voted Linux because it's my main desktop environment and it's what I actually choose to use when I can.
Windows: I need it to install games, but once they're installed I can copy the files over to Linux and run the games in Wine, they run better in Wine most of the time. I still need Windows to play F.E.A.R. Combat though, and after having the game running for over an hour my computer randomly restarts or gets a BSOD...because that's just what windows does.
Linux: Mmmm...terminal, I love my terminal and ever use cygwin in Windows because it's habit to use it and because I can do things faster from it. Nvidia makes great drivers for Linux and they rock as a company. All my hardware is supported without needing to install many things, just a tv-tuner app and nvidia drivers, I also tweak my audio settings and xorg on a fresh install. I like installing software with apt, it's my favourite package management system as long as I'm running 32-bit.
FreeBSD: Hardcore stability, I've set up a box just to have it sit there running a webserver for over a year and barely had anyone try to mess with it and those who did failed. Installing/upgrading software is a huge pain using the ports and pkg_add though, dependencies always get messed up and you need some version of a library that isn't in the ports yet...meh.
Plan 9 & Inferno: Mmm..sleek and great for low end systems, I like using them on old laptops.
ReactOS: I'd replace Windows with it if I didn't get the same amount of BSODs.
Mac: I've had my MacBook for over a year now, it's great, easy to add and remove programs, lots of features that windows laptops don't have. The downfall is that I got one with intel gfx as hardware, never get intel gfx!!!11 Back to the Mac OS though, it's a BSD so it's great, you can use apt and ports on it, compiling stuff is close to the same as on linux but if it's not for mac you need to tweak it a bit, X11 is a bit of a bitch when you need it. Applescripting is a pain in the ass and ugly so I just stick to shell scripts. Parallels runs fine and I can run windows only stuff in it with Direct X support. Other than Mac being ugly as all hell until you theme it, and the little bugs and glitches you run into if you use it enough, it's not that bad.
Don't use iChat though, it sucks balls. Adium X ftw.
Most of the games that I play seriously have Windows, Linux, and Mac ports because they're Unreal, id Software games, or some other company or OpenSource project's work that made the game for all. I don't play Valve games.
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Windows Vista works fine on my friend's computer, but it does ask for conforrmation on every action. The user interface is also retarted, so Vista fails. XP is great. It's treating me fine. The only thing that's pissing me off is Internet Explorer 7, or 9, or whatever version I'm running, but since this isn't a browser war, let's not go there. Windows sucks only because:
A. It signed a deal to let Macs bash it in their commercials.
B. It hasn't sued Mac for illegally bashing them in their commercials.
Wait, who made Windows? Who made Macs? Isn't it Bill Gates?
Gay.
Linux clearly wins because it's not run by a man who has split personalities and can't decide which of his OS' he likes more.
Oh, and Bill Gates is Satan (http://egomania.nu/gates.html).
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LOL
Mac and Apple r run by the Steves. Jobs and Woz.
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Except, you know, woz lost most of his brain in a plane crash and isnt quite the same anymore.
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Steve Jobs makes up for that though, with his LSD ;D
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NiTRoX are you 14 years old or something? ...
Fixed.
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The Internet also bears the sign. Note that the Internet is also commonly known as the World Wide Web or WWW. One other way we write W is V/ (VI) so:
W W W = VI VI VI 6 6 6
:roll:
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The Internet also bears the sign. Note that the Internet is also commonly known as the World Wide Web or WWW. One other way we write W is V/ (VI) so:
W W W = VI VI VI 6 6 6
:roll:
I never stated that it was an intellegent conspiracy theory. >.>
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The Internet also bears the sign. Note that the Internet is also commonly known as the World Wide Web or WWW. One other way we write W is V/ (VI) so:
W W W = VI VI VI 6 6 6
:roll:
[sub-flamewar]vi vi vi - the editor of the beast[/sub-flamewar]
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The Internet also bears the sign. Note that the Internet is also commonly known as the World Wide Web or WWW. One other way we write W is V/ (VI) so:
W W W = VI VI VI 6 6 6
:roll:
[sub-flamewar]vi vi vi - the editor of the beast[/sub-flamewar]
Vi does suck.. vim is so much better.. possibly the best editor ever actually..
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emacs vs vi(m) in 5... 4...
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this is kinda off topic but does anyone remember what flux's old name was? i have been trying to remember but it won't come to me.
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rob
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So if you buy a mac that comes with Mac OSX version 1 (per say) and version 2 comes out. Can you buy the version 2 w/o buying a new mac pc (edit: LOL - clueless in Malta - ZOMFG ROFLMAO) so u can install it on ur old mac?
Have u ever actually used a Mac? U have no idea what the hell ur talking about, do you? Another sadly weak attempt at trolling. Grade: PHAIL! With a capital PH... :eek: :-? :roll:
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My 4.3TB array isn't large enough to hold emacs.
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Mac
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Compensating for terrain flux
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This thread lacks some decent pics...
(http://www.heandfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/mac_pc_linux.jpg)
(http://timbly.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/mac_pc_linux.jpg)
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way to go....
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gnu/linux ftw
my choice is the ubuntu distro
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Erm, yeah, thanks for helping them resurrect this fascinating thread, paradox, thanks a lot...
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Hey, its better than an operationg systerm
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You and your silly flying toasters ...
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http://www.roughlydrafted.com/][url]http://www.roughlydrafted.com/ (http://[url)[/url] will clear your \/\/1nd0ze infested heads
Actually mac and linux would be helping each other beat the tar out of pc
@ Nitrox: you phail epicaly you suitlovingwindowsusingluser
I think the forum should have a area for such holy wars MUAHAHAHA
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[url]http://www.roughlydrafted.com/]http://www.roughlydrafted.com/][url]http://www.roughlydrafted.com/ (http://[url=http://www.roughlydrafted.com/)[/url] will clear your \/\/1nd0ze infested heads
Actually mac and linux would be helping each other beat the tar out of pc
@ Nitrox: you phail epicaly you suitlovingwindowsusingluser
I think the forum should have a area for such holy wars MUAHAHAHA
I fail? Look at your links idiot
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All operating systems suck. Computers should just tap wires into your head and do what you please.
Think about it, I like my computer being kind of dumb.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB_K66mrZi4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB_K66mrZi4)
The flaw in the flawless OS!
Actually, i prefer Linux for the power of open source programs and all those wonderful penquins(one actually). I also prefer Windows for programming and gaming (and modding games)... but i couldnt decide between the 2. I ultimately choose linux because the Linuxfest a couple months ago gave lots of free stuff ::).
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I still prefer abacus.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB_K66mrZi4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB_K66mrZi4)
Man! I wish I got that Virus!!!
Problem is, It could only affect the MacBook... iMacs don't have gyroscopes.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB_K66mrZi4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB_K66mrZi4)
The flaw in the flawless OS!
Actually, i prefer Linux for the power of open source programs and all those wonderful penquins(one actually). I also prefer Windows for programming and gaming (and modding games)... but i couldnt decide between the 2. I ultimately choose linux because the Linuxfest a couple months ago gave lots of free stuff ::).
When will people (yes mac too) realize that anything in this world it is only a matter of time till its cracked the best you can do is to make a very hard.
that link? excuse me if I doubt it I have seen no report of it, and why not? its useless for network invasion and I seriously doubt the story about "just plug it in the unplug it" that reeks of FUD
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All know about it (since this is the only thing ive ever wanted to do with macs) is that i played around with it. My friend haz it. Tis amazing! Sooooo much fun. I i dont know how to delete it either... though i suppose that you could just restart the computer.
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All know about it (since this is the only thing ive ever wanted to do with macs) is that i played around with it. My friend haz it. Tis amazing! Sooooo much fun.
Ok Ill take your word that it is not a photoshop job.
I i dont know how to delete it either... though i suppose that you could just restart the computer.
Brilliant! install something like that and you don't even know how to get it out ::)
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My 4.3TB array isn't large enough to hold emacs.
/thread
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Gos i'm such an idiot.
Keep on necroing.
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In five seconds...
bash versus tcsh
;D
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Stop fucking necroing, Revan! Christ!
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Bill gates doesn't own microsoft. And what's his face doesn't own apple. IT'S ALL SOME HORRIBLE CONSPIRACY controlled by some creature resembling an o :overmind:! It's trying to take over the world through our computers. To be on the safe side, you should just use linux.
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Stop fucking replying to a necroed thread, Figs! Muhammed!
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Stop fucking replying to a necroed thread, Figs! Muhammed!
Stop replying to a reply to a necromanced thread.
In other words, stop hunting down everyone you deem a necromancer and stop whining at them. The moderators and administrators decide what is a necro, not a certain spammer whose next offence will result in a permanent ban.
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I wonder who that is...
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Bill gates doesn't own microsoft. And what's his face doesn't own apple. IT'S ALL SOME HORRIBLE CONSPIRACY controlled by some creature resembling an o :overmind:! It's trying to take over the world through our computers. To be on the safe side, you should just use linux.
BUT THEN THE PENGUIN MASTERMIND WILL KILL US ALL!!111onE!!!1
Use an abacus, it's the only way to be sure.
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Use an abacus, it's the only way to be sure.
I still prefer abacus.
I was right all along!!
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I don't have an abacus :-[
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Upon further reflection, Fluxflashor had a brilliant idea, given the name of the thread. When someone says something witty or meaningful an admin should lock it, then whenever some topic or post is brought up relating to OS wars it can be moved to the crap thread, redirecting the person to this thread.
WOOT! Redundancy!
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Upon further reflection, Fluxflashor had a brilliant idea, given the name of the thread. When someone says something witty or meaningful an admin should lock it, then whenever some topic or post is brought up relating to OS wars it can be moved to the crap thread, redirecting the person to this thread.
WOOT! Redundancy!
Flux is long dead / banned from the forums.
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Upon further reflection, Fluxflashor had a brilliant idea, given the name of the thread. When someone says something witty or meaningful an admin should lock it, then whenever some topic or post is brought up relating to OS wars it can be moved to the crap thread, redirecting the person to this thread.
WOOT! Redundancy!
Flux is long dead / banned from the forums.
He runs WoW private servers now...
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I don't have serious problems with any of the operating systems.
Mac, granted I used it for about a week but it ran fine.
Linux? Seemed to be fine I once dual booted using that one program (cant remember the name but it was on lifehacker) and I have used vmware and used ulteo a couple times.
Windows is the one I primarily use, but I do use some open source software such as Firefox (3.0RC1 to be exact)
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Apple OS X - Love it.
Linux - Love it.
Windows XP - Don't love it, but I don't hate it... It does what I want it to do, so I'm not complaining.
Windows Vista - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaIUkwPybtM
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have ya seen ironman? i'm sure most of ya have anyways, what OS was that cus that was a sick looking OS. someone could probably make that in linux anyways cus 99% chance that that OS was just some Movie animation orsomething. Anyways, i want that OS with help menu interface named Jarvis. how sweet it would be to have a Jarvis.
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No offense but this is a rather stupid thread — there are literally hundreds if not thousands of them out there. At least it's in the right category.
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have ya seen ironman? i'm sure most of ya have anyways, what OS was that cus that was a sick looking OS. someone could probably make that in linux anyways cus 99% chance that that OS was just some Movie animation orsomething. Anyways, i want that OS with help menu interface named Jarvis. how sweet it would be to have a Jarvis.
That type of OS is called a Hollywood OS, which does nothing but preprogrammed stuff.
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No offense but this is a rather stupid thread — there are literally hundreds if not thousands of them out there. At least it's in the right category.
same with elections but no one cares about most of the parties
oh and macs are too expensive and i am too stupid for Linux so i use windows :P
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Surprisingly, PCs often cost more than Macs. You must be using a cheap Windows box...?
"I bought a computer last night. It came in PCs."