OS X
Windows XP-64
Windows 2003 Server
Windows XP Home / Pro
Windows 7
Linux (all versions)
Microsoft Windows 2008 Server
Microsoft Vista X64
Microsoft Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Vista Home Premium
I am currently running Vista Business on my destkop and Ultimate on my laptop. I must say if you have a good and up to date system it runs really well imo. XP and Linux (Ubuntu) come in a close second for me
Intel Core i7 2600K~stock for now
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MSI Twin Frozr II GTX 570~stock for now
OCZ GameXStream 700W PSU
Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme
Logitech G15 & MX518
Thermaltake Armor Series
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I voted Windows XP Pro and BSD.
umm win Server 2008 isn't expect until Feb. 27, 2008
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/default.mspx
Fast computers breed slow, lazy programmers
The price of reliability is the pursuit of the utmost simplicity. It is a price which the very rich find most hard to pay.
http://www.lighterra.com/papers/modernmicroprocessors/
Modern Ram, makes an old overclocker miss BH-5 and the fun it was
Damn I wish I could change my vote now, currently trying out Windows Server 2003 Standard SP2 and damn it's fast and stable. I also removed some components before installation and did the usual tweaks with Nlite and windows folder was only 650MB after install.
My 3Dmark05 score went up about 30 points with same drivers I used in XP and what's most interesting, I always used to get a stutter in the 3rd test in the beginning when the airship flies by in Win XP but now with Windows Server 2k3 I didn't even have a single stutter, the ship moved past the screen totally stutterfree! So it seems to run smoother with this OS.
Also what I like about the OS how dual core performance is like it should be from start, no patches or amd drivers required (altho I run the default amd processor driver for my opteron anyways) and both old games run like they should without needing to configure affinity and in new games the performance is great as it should be.
Also system resource usage seems slightly lower. My new favorite OS, keeper for sure!
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If all people would share opinions in an objective manner, the world would be a friendlier place
Why would you use server 2003?
Why not? You're just probably one of those thinking "server" and that it wouldn't work fine for workstation usage, unfortunately with a small tweaks here and there it's just as good and better than even Win XP (and Vista of course) if you want a stable, fast and secure windows OS. Should have tried it earlier!
Intel? Core i5-4670K @ 4.3 GHz | ASRock Extreme6 Z87 | G.Skill Sniper 2x8GB @ DDR4-1866 CL9 | Gigabyte GTX 970 OC Windforce 3x | Super Flower Titanium 1000W | ViewSonic VX2268wm 120Hz LCD | Phanteks PH-TC14PE | Logitech MX-518 | Win 7 x64 Professional | Samsung 850 EVO & 840 Pro SSDs
If all people would share opinions in an objective manner, the world would be a friendlier place
That's exactly what I thought. Interesting. I need to look into that sometime.
Why isn't there "DOS" in a voting?
Windows XP Pro all the way.
win XP pro Sp1this is the best until now..
Fast computers breed slow, lazy programmers
The price of reliability is the pursuit of the utmost simplicity. It is a price which the very rich find most hard to pay.
http://www.lighterra.com/papers/modernmicroprocessors/
Modern Ram, makes an old overclocker miss BH-5 and the fun it was
I have to vote for Windows Vista: Home Premium. There aren't that many bugs. I've been using it since March thanks to the fact that it came with my new laptop (so wouldn't be paying for an upgrade) and it's an all around great system. As far as prices go, it costs more than Home Basic and less than Ultimate and has the Aero interface so it's probably the version of Windows Vista with the most value.
MusicAddict911
friends,
if you are using old car since long that doesn't means that "old is gold" and why should i brought new car and to say people purchasing new cars are fool and westing their money
is it clear my point
i have tested xp pro since long and now i am using vista ultimate having great security features for internet and system
if you are using shared cable net connection with a single click you can hide your network discovery to other with a single click and my friend has formated no of computers in past of those poor guys
for xp you have to use extra softwares ....very bad..'
you can stop no of startup unwanted programs and keep your system faster your surfing faster in windows defender
in xp pro you have to use extra softwares..
if someone installs malisious programs on your system vista will not allow first it will ask for administrative permission if you click yes then and then only that program will be installed on your system
xp has no feature
finally if you are ready to use unsafe os for few months with supporting 8 to 10 kids(other softwares) eventhough getting slow system perfomance then reinstall os for faster performance again same circle continue...oh no...then use your old lovely loving xp pro...kids....ha ha ha ha
I bought Vista Ultimate and had it on my new system for 2 days found that EAX sound drivers where not supported then went and got XP Pro cause Ive got a Xfi sound card. I must say yeah Vista is a great O system and all fast, secure, well organised but it dosent support 1/2 the hardware gamers love! And till then my vote goes with XP although I do have a soft spot for Windows 2000
I HAVE A COMPUTER! HAPPY NOW?
It's not microsoft that is not on the ball it is the manufacturers of the other things. MS has done their part, now it's the other companies. I have XP pro but have been working with Ultimate for the last 3 weeks and I will be making the switch in the next 3 months for sure. Great OS>
going with vista ultimate64, will install this weekend, dual boot with xp pro 64.
Q6600 L723A (400 x9)
Evga 780i P02
G.skill 8 GB
Evga GTX 280
Raptor X (3) 150's Raid 0
Targen BZ 1100w
Thermalright Ultra Extreme 120
Vista Ultimate x64
Xclio
Go Microsoft Go!
For now XP Pro, Linux, Server 2003.
I have shunned them all now that I have my copy of Vista Premium.
seems like somebody forgot good ole...Lindows...
750W Thermaltake Modular PSU
DFI UT X58-T3eH8
Core i7 920 @ 20 X 200 1.325V
CORSAIR XMS3 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600
768 MB EVGA 8800GTX
1 X 36GB WD Raptor
2 X 150GB WD RAPTORS
1 X SpinPoint P Series SP2504C 250GB
1 X Maxtor 6L300S0 300GB
16 X NEC DVD Burner
7 120mm Yate Loon LED Intake Fan
4 120MM Yate Loon Exhaust Fan
28" HANNSPREE Monitor
Watercooling Loop:
1 X PA120.3
1 X PA120.2
2 X Laing DDC's w/EK-DDC Dual Turbo Top
7 X Yate Loon Blue LED Intake Fans
4 X Yate Loon Blue LED Exhaust Fans
1 X Swiftech GTZ
1 X GPU EK Fullcover Waterblock
1 X XSPC Dual Bay Reservoir 5.25" with Bubble Window
I voted Windows XP Pro & Windows 2000
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