View Full Version : What's Your Flavor? (((Poll)))
I decided to let my inner geek shine through and see how many people here use each OS...
Nick Fox
Aelfric5578
06-13-2006, 09:25 PM
I prefer Ubuntu Linux, but for simplicity's sake I use Windows most of the time. I'm not ready to make the total switch, but I will be exploring Linux more as I embark on my computer science major next year.
WOW! I thought we'd have to wait like a month for anyone to say they prefer Linux...I was wrong.
Personally I have two Macs. My main one is a Powerbook running Mac OS X, and my newest one is an iMac that runs both Mac OS X and Windows XP Professional. So Even though I moved to a more "Mainstream" OS than Linux, I still can't rid of Billy Gates' OS from ****.
I'm sure Linux will serve you well in Comp. Sci. In fact I know someone who had to get Linux just to complete some of his Comp. Sci. courses.
Nick Fox
freakinalex
06-13-2006, 10:03 PM
I use Windows because I own a PC and I'm lazy.
Forensicator
06-13-2006, 10:23 PM
who in the **** would still use DOS in this day and age???
Aelfric5578
06-13-2006, 10:25 PM
People who love the simplicity of the command line and need it to run very old software. At a local college, the engineering lab still uses Windows 3.1 to interface with a very old but still very useful machine. Older hardware might require an older OS.
I mostly threw DOS in for fun, but I know some guys who if they could would be using DOS right now. I used to be pretty proficient at it as a little geek, erm, kid. Now I've forgotten it all.
Palm OS was the BS OS I decided to throw in. No one in their right mind should want to use Palm OS, it is so outdated. and can only be used on about 3 devices, all smaller than a moleskine notebook.
I use Palm regularly, but don't enjoy it. I am a three OS kinda guy: Mac, Palm, Windows. OO yeah, geek cred.
Nick Fox
jman255
06-13-2006, 10:38 PM
I just got me a new MacBook--2 days old. I love it.
They are incredible. What color did you get? I only ask because the white ones seem to be discoloring at a very rapid rate. If that is the case, Steve Jobs will buy you a brand new computer soon enough.
Is this your first mac? If so, what do you think of the switch so far? If this isn't your first Mac, then there is no need to comment on switches of any kind.
Nick Fox
PS: I'm writing this at my iMac...so pretty
jman255
06-14-2006, 12:19 AM
They are incredible. What color did you get? I only ask because the white ones seem to be discoloring at a very rapid rate. If that is the case, Steve Jobs will buy you a brand new computer soon enough.
Is this your first mac? If so, what do you think of the switch so far? If this isn't your first Mac, then there is no need to comment on switches of any kind.
Nick Fox
PS: I'm writing this at my iMac...so pretty
Well, the white ones are vanishing because the black (which I have) is an upgrade. As opposed to 60 GB (white option 1) and just a drive that reads DVDs and CDs, I have (black option) 80 GB of memory and a superdrive that both reads and writes...White option 2 comes with 60 GB and a superdrive. I would rather the extra memory for safety.
The switch was easy--everyone will soon have a mac. It will replace PC. They are easy to use, 1 in. thick (notebooks...), and have incredible graphics for film, photography, music, or movies.
It is difficult, at first, but give me a few weeks and I will be a pro...with some help from other mac users.
The switch took me two weeks of straight use, so you'll be just fine. If you have any questions feel free to PM me, I'll help in any way I can. One not: Learn every keyboard shortcut your mind can handle. It will make you 200 times more productive.
God I love Macs.
Nick Fox
jman255
06-14-2006, 04:44 PM
I have many keyboard shortcuts down...Well, the essential ones. It is so much fun!
xxLusciousZechxx
06-14-2006, 06:06 PM
Mmm... Mac.
justine
06-14-2006, 06:29 PM
I love Macs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!
Seriously, they are MUCH better looking than all the computers that run on Windows, and they have better programs.
I pity the fool who doesn't use a Mac!
~Justine
This message was made on a Mac
the engineering lab still uses Windows 3.1
I got really excited when I upgraded my original desktop from 3.1 to 3.11.
I love my Powerbook. I've returned home recently to spend some time on the custom-built PC I made a few years ago only to realize how much it sucks now. My Mac p\/\/|\|z y0 (0U(|-|!
PS: GET APPLECARE! I regret not getting it now since I'm having a few hardware problems that could be easily fixed under Applecare but that I'm having to fight for without it.
xxLusciousZechxx
06-14-2006, 09:32 PM
My best friend Tyler makes a lot of really neat little apps for you Mac users out there.
Especially you developers and such.
And there's Browsejour for all you who just wish to get a bit more out of Bonjour.
But yeah, check it out, he just released BuildFactory this morning and it's pretty sweet, pretty sweet.
And check out his whoring of me, if you get bored (and can find it).
http://www.bleepsoft.com
PS - Jordan, you already know you can IM me for application help or whatever else you need, bro.
Aelfric5578
06-14-2006, 09:51 PM
Seriously, they [Macs] are MUCH better looking than all the computers that run on Windows, and they have better programs.
How can you say that? When was the last time you saw a mac that looked like this...
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8158/r2d2pc2fc.jpg
:)
That's a real computer, modified to look like that. You can see the monitor right above it.
xxLusciousZechxx
06-14-2006, 10:08 PM
Yeah, well...
I have a friend whose MacBook totally makes lightsaber swoosh noises whenever it moves.
**** R2, the MacBook's gonna tear him up.
MacSaber is the coolest piece of freeware EVER. There is an entire group of leet haxx0rs that do mods and case mods for the Mac Mini so I'm sure there are awesome looking competitors for R2-D2 there.
One recent cool mod I saw was a Mac Mini/ Delorean/ Movie Theater.
Nick Fox
Cinderella
06-15-2006, 05:40 PM
Wow, I had no idea that things that awesome existed...
So proud to have a Mac
ria likes her windows. most of my experiences w/macs have been unpleasant.
Really? What have you had happen that was so unpleasant that turned you away from the superior operating system?
Nick Fox
justine
06-16-2006, 10:12 AM
Mac is better.
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jun2006/tc20060614_650605.htm?sub=techmaven
What have you had happen that was so unpleasant that turned you away from the superior operating system?
just general difficulties. stuff not working, things being more complicated. i suppose it could be simply b/c i'm used to windows, but i always seem to have more trouble than it's worth when i try to work w/a mac.
<!---Rant for the uninitiated
The problem is, windows has taught you to over think things. Macs, especially Mac OS X, is the single most intuitive operating system I have ever found. You should really give Mac another chance, but don't give up. The first few days I had mine were frustrating because I knew nothing. Then I discovered the wonder of the "Command" button and have never looked back since.
At the very least, Apple updates its OS on time, as opposed to Microsoft Windoze which was supposed to be updated in 2003, and is now going to be updated (at the earliest) in early to mid-2007. Chief officials at M$ even admitted that they took many of the ideas for Windows Vista from Mac OS X. What does it tell you that Microsoft is stealing from Apple? It tells me they recognize the inherent "betterness" of Mac OS X. I just can wait for Mac OS X Leopard to come out...
Rant over---!>
Nick Fox
Cinderella
06-16-2006, 01:50 PM
Haha, yeah, I couldn't figure anything out on my Mac the first month or so I had it, I kept wanting to left click things and getting frustrated.
Forensicator
06-16-2006, 01:52 PM
yea well... Microsoft has always been stealing from Apple.... that is the ENTIRE reason that Microsoft was alot bigger than apple when they were both invented, because bill gates is a smooth *** motha ****a.
KrispyKreme
06-16-2006, 01:55 PM
I like windows... I'm used to it... it'll run every game I own (Except Oblivion, which I forgot to check my specs before I bought and now it won't run... grrr..)
Macs are now considered some of the best/fastest windows machines too thanks to Boot Camp (Beta). I must say I agree.
Nick Fox
well, in spite of all these wonderful things you're saying about macs, i notice that windows is still winning the poll. :D
Because Windows sold it soul long ago, by making agreements with computer manufacturers. They gave them their OS for free initially. Since it was free, the manufacturers used it. That gave M$ their market share, then since everyone had Windows there was a higher demand for it in the future. So, the manufacturers went back to Microsoft, then found out they had to pay for it...they knew that was where their market was so they paid for it. Apple maintains full control of both their hardware and software making them more solid machines.
Remember Market share does not equal quality. How many times have you found a "no name" band that is better than most signed artists out there. The same is true with Apple/Mac.
Now look what Microsoft's majority market share has me doing:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/FoxyMcFox/DSCN0369.jpg
Enjoy that abomination.
Nick Fox
Fox, I'm suprised by you. You're still running iChat? Get with the times and pick up the funny-colored duck. Adium is the way!
I have Adium...I prefer iChat. It's just a matter of taste. I used Adium a couple times but went right back to iChat.
Nick Fox
jman255
06-16-2006, 07:29 PM
I run iChat, but my iSight is not working properly...
Every time I try to connect with someone it says that I do not respond...
External iSight, or built in?
xxLusciousZechxx
06-16-2006, 08:43 PM
His is built in (MacBook).
And I can't figure out why it would do that.
Hmmm...do you see the message that you're not responding or is it your buddies?
That really doesn't make sense to me either.
Nick Fox
jman255
06-16-2006, 10:08 PM
His is built in (MacBook).
And I can't figure out why it would do that.We will tiddle around at Nats.
CaptainBee
06-27-2006, 07:39 PM
Come, my fellow Macmen, let us laugh- my grandpa seems to believe that in a couple of years I'll want a new computer! Ah, he lives in the daze of Windows . . . where there is no automatic update, and the computer is taxed by one puny program!
Chewie
06-27-2006, 07:39 PM
Well, holy craps, I had no idea so many of us had Macs.
theatrix04
06-27-2006, 07:41 PM
Well, holy craps, I had no idea so many of us had Macs.
tear, whimper... I have access to MAC lab at school, but majorityof our labs and my personal machines are PC. The only Apple hardware at our house are Video Ipods.
jman255
06-27-2006, 07:49 PM
I made 2 movies with my mac so far in the span of...5 days?
One is actually a movie I made from start. The other is my senior directed show that I edited and burned onto DVD's. I am completely obsessed.
CaptainBee
06-27-2006, 07:56 PM
I'm still in the phase of awe that comes with purchasing a silent white electric creature that is on-line anytime, anywhere, and at my command, sings alerts in a melancholy tone. Or cheery, but whichever.
Note: I've had Macs for a few years now, and STILL haven't gotten over it.
I'm going to go play with Photo Booth now.
...
I'm going to go play with Photo Booth now.
I've been doing that nonstop for the past 3 weeks. Steve Jobs really does make it too easy for us to waste time, ummm, efficiently.
Pinch filter, on
3
2
1
*Flash*
Giggle
That's how I have fun anymore...sad, isn't it?
Nick Fox
CaptainBee
06-29-2006, 12:54 PM
I'm partial to the comic book filter, although the mirror one can be fun, too.
Chewie
06-29-2006, 04:50 PM
I'm a sepia man myself.
TO EVERYONE WHO OWNS A MACBOOK:
How do you clean it? I've noticed it's been collecting dirt rather nicely. I don't want to just run a washcloth over it...do it?
CaptainBee
06-29-2006, 05:06 PM
Didn't yours come with a (useless till now) instructions booklet?
After consulting the rarely-needed User's Guide, I recommend unplugging, turning it off, taking out the battery, and wiping it down with a soft, damp, and lint-less cloth.
But it says not to spray liquid onto the computer/screen, and to be careful about the openings (der?).
So go for it.
Does yours have a rough or smooth screen, Macpeople?
For the screen, I recommend a clean sock with a miniscule amount of water on it...as a matter of fact that's what I use on the palm rest too. Just make sure it is unplugged and off when you do this and the sock isn't too wet. Then just let it dry.
That was the poor man's solution...the real way to clean it is with a lintless cloth...but who has that?
If the dirt is serious around the palm rest, you might be able to get a brand new one: http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/28/apple-starting-to-swap-out-those-dirty-macbooks/
Nick
I must say that I am on the fence. Im getting a Windows laptop and a Mac desktop... kinda strange, but Im not paying for them! :D
Jigga whaaa?
That is all.
Nick Fox
Hey, since we are on the topic of computers... What kind of email do you guys use? I use Gmail...
theatrix04
06-29-2006, 08:28 PM
Hey, since we are on the topic of computers... What kind of email do you guys use? I use Gmail...
Groupwise at work
MSN at home
I have an old yahoo account, but do not use it much
jman255
06-29-2006, 08:47 PM
gmail = godsent
4 gmail accounts, 1 at my personal domain, 2 yahoo, 1 hotmail, 1 AOL, and various other accounts that I have long since forgotten.
BUT GMail is the one I use the most (I even send all of the mail from my personal domain to my Gmail account).
Nick Fox
CaptainBee
06-30-2006, 01:58 AM
Boy, you have too many email accounts.
I have two, both hotmail. But I locked myself out of the one that all my friends have. (DOH!)
theatrix04
07-02-2006, 08:54 AM
Boy, you have too many email accounts.
I have two, both hotmail. But I locked myself out of the one that all my friends have. (DOH!)
Have you contacted hotmail support for forgotten password or other reason locked? They will generally assist rectifying the problem. Just a thought since it is the one your friends have. Good luck. Otherwise, consider starting a new HOTMAIL OR GMAIL account and e-mail all of your friends with your Change of address for the new year.....
Aelfric5578
07-03-2006, 06:07 AM
gmail = godsent
I don't necessarily want to corrupt this thread too much, but does anyone want a GMail invite. I know they aren't escpecially hard to comeby anymore, but I have at least a hundred to give away and no one to give them to.
(And yes, GMail is awesome)
Chewie
07-05-2006, 03:38 PM
I don't want one, but how exactly do you obtain an invitation to give?
Aelfric5578
07-06-2006, 01:36 PM
Anyone with an account originally got 50 invitations to give away. That was how GMail was spread. I got my account from a one of my friends from school. A few months later, they gave us another 50 even though I had never used the original supply. Now I think we even have more than 100, even though that's the number that shows up. The few times that I have given out an invitation, the number is back up to 100 the next day.
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