Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic type of p.c Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post rallyboi2 Posted at 5:55 am on May 21, 2005 wat is ur type of p.c mine is windows xp

Replies sexy frosh Posted at 11:54 am on June 22, 2005 dang u 2 are crazy........lol.............jk mephisto mortis Posted at 3:31 pm on June 21, 2005 the point about the space was badly made, I admit that....what I was talking about was space on the CD. As I’m sure you know, Linux ISO's take up the whole CD (well, most of them do) and as I have explored most of the top distro's it seems that there are loads of little apps which are just pointless and gimmicky and get I’m my way. e.g., the little coffee timer I found on knoppix (3.4 I think). Hell sometimes the linux install takes up to 4 disks *cough*mandrake*cough*, but there are some minimal install Cd's.  As for the coffee timer (i think its a tea timer actually, whatever), what can i say, there was probably extra space in the end and some dipshit thought it would be a good idea to throw on there, I mean even in any given language it woudnt be hard to put together that specific program.  Knoppix is meant to be either (predominantly) a rescue distro, or an intoductory distro, so why not try to impress with little flashy programs, eh? As for Macs, I have come to realise that Macs are machines for people that follow a cult because they know nothing else. the OS if you look from a windows or Linux point of view is far from impressive. Have you ever noticed that Macs users are some of the few in the world that tell you how great their OS is? this isnt because it is great, its just they cant see how bad it is and how many limitations it has because they have never taken the time out to have a look at anything else. They are useful for rendering and things of the sort, thats about it.  I too am quite disappointed with the OS X, I've been trying to get portage on it, but the damned mirror for the dmg is down *shakes fist*.  We should, however wait until Apple switches to Intel processors, and see how the Os changes from there, perhaps (hopefully) good things will happen. pleaseremove Posted at 1:37 pm on June 21, 2005 Quote: from mephisto mortis at 9:17 pm on June 21, 2005 well, "everyone" runs windows because it is very easy to use compared to linux or macs, it has far more apps to go with it and installing it is very easy. Well let us not forget Microsoft business tatics, as well as the fact its the only mainstream commercial OS for the x86 arch.  Even the few commercial Linux disrto's people seldom buy, since they can also be attained sans cost.   Linux can be a right pain...not to mention its so very odd in places...it almost like "we should have this app because there is space, not because we need it".   Thats awfully hypocritical to say from a pro-windows standpoint.  Isn't the windows install around 800meg? I honestly can't remember (dont want to look it up), however it is possible to build a comparable system (browser, music player, a few basic games, every day user activity) for about 50-100 meg.  Thats just too damn excessive for me. Macs....well, dont even get me started. Mac users seems to rarly understand all the things they put up with....and yet they call their system great. They are forced on to hardware that is not their choice, thats costs a small fortune and the software is so limiting...yet its thought to be great...i just dont get it. now you take a windows users....at least they dont think their system is great...but they can do alot more. Windows drives me up the wall....but i yet to find a system good enough for me to change. Weren't you the one who not too long ago made a topic saying that you didn't think Mac's were all that bad? At any rate the hardware is their choice, otherwise they wouldn't choose to buy it, they just can't drastically alter the hardware. yes, indeed I did make the topic about Macs....I have since spent a lot more time playing round on them and have become less and less impressed about the restrictions. Now as tux is your avatar I’m guessing you’re a Linux man, so I had better focus on that. the point about the space was badly made, I admit that....what I was talking about was space on the CD. As I’m sure you know, Linux ISO's take up the whole CD (well, most of them do) and as I have explored most of the top distro's it seems that there are loads of little apps which are just pointless and gimmicky and get I’m my way. e.g., the little coffee timer I found on knoppix (3.4 I think). I think Linux could (and should) be a real alternative for business, but only if it is coordinated a bit more. I would love to see distro's without all the crap added. Ones that contain what you need to run a computer, and then a few basics like open office are nice. Then people (and businesses) can add only what then need. If you think down to it, most of what actually comes with windows is useful for the system and the running of it (with a few exceptions). Now I am not saying all hail MS...please don’t get me wrong. I would love to see Linux take MS...but it isnt going to happen unless all the crap is taken out and it is made a little bit more useable. until that day comes I will be sticking with windows. As for Macs, I have come to realise that Macs are machines for people that follow a cult because they know nothing else. the OS if you look from a windows or Linux point of view is far from impressive. Have you ever noticed that Macs users are some of the few in the world that tell you how great their OS is? this isnt because it is great, its just they cant see how bad it is and how many limitations it has because they have never taken the time out to have a look at anything else. I’m sure I have repeated myself lots during that, I’m very sorry. mephisto mortis Posted at 1:17 pm on June 21, 2005 well, "everyone" runs windows because it is very easy to use compared to linux or macs, it has far more apps to go with it and installing it is very easy. Well let us not forget Microsoft business tatics, as well as the fact its the only mainstream commercial OS for the x86 arch.  Even the few commercial Linux disrto's people seldom buy, since they can also be attained sans cost.   Linux can be a right pain...not to mention its so very odd in places...it almost like "we should have this app because there is space, not because we need it".   Thats awfully hypocritical to say from a pro-windows standpoint.  Isn't the windows install around 800meg? I honestly can't remember (dont want to look it up), however it is possible to build a comparable system (browser, music player, a few basic games, every day user activity) for about 50-100 meg.  Thats just too damn excessive for me. Macs....well, dont even get me started. Mac users seems to rarly understand all the things they put up with....and yet they call their system great. They are forced on to hardware that is not their choice, thats costs a small fortune and the software is so limiting...yet its thought to be great...i just dont get it. now you take a windows users....at least they dont think their system is great...but they can do alot more. Windows drives me up the wall....but i yet to find a system good enough for me to change. Weren't you the one who not too long ago made a topic saying that you didn't think Mac's were all that bad? At any rate the hardware is their choice, otherwise they wouldn't choose to buy it, they just can't drastically alter the hardware. pleaseremove Posted at 9:57 am on June 21, 2005 well, "everyone" runs windows because it is very easy to use compared to linux or macs, it has far more apps to go with it and installing it is very easy. Linux can be a right pain...not to mention its so very odd in places...it almost like "we should have this app because there is space, not because we need it". Macs....well, dont even get me started. Mac users seems to rarly understand all the things they put up with....and yet they call their system great. They are forced on to hardware that is not their choice, thats costs a small fortune and the software is so limiting...yet its thought to be great...i just dont get it. now you take a windows users....at least they dont think their system is great...but they can do alot more. Windows drives me up the wall....but i yet to find a system good enough for me to change. sexy soph Posted at 8:53 am on June 21, 2005 Quote: from sexy frosh at 8:46 am on June 21, 2005 why does everyone run windows ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh exactally my point i mean macs or even linux is better sexy frosh Posted at 8:46 am on June 21, 2005 why does everyone run windows ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh sakurag Posted at 4:32 pm on June 20, 2005 I run XP Pro SP2. P4 3.4ghz intel x64 1GB RAM 150gb hdd 2 lcd monitors. pleaseremove Posted at 11:41 am on June 20, 2005 the OS has a huge amount to do with it....think about it, if you ask it to draw command lines only on the screen, it has very little to do, but if you want a full colour desktop with pics everywhere then it has to think alot harder. OS has nothing to do with it ....hmm, so why is it they have minimum specs....hmm tetley Posted at 11:37 am on June 20, 2005 Computers are as fast as you make them, or clock them, the operating system usually has little to do with the speed. My PC: Athlon XP 2600 at 2800, 2.05ghz 768mb PC3200 DDR RAM (1*512, 1*256) 80GB Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM ATI Sapphire 9200se (I think, its £30, so dont get excited) 128MB Some dodgy soundcard I riped form another PC PC Chips M848ALU Floppy Drive (God knows if it works??) Samsung CDRW OEM Modded Case, Fan Cooled (7 Fans) Old beige 15" monitor, with some funky purple glow in the bottom left hand corner. Beige Speakers (Utter balls, but I'm making some others) Running Mandrake Linux 10.1 + Windows XP Home SP2 (OEM) moviemaker367 Posted at 5:42 pm on June 18, 2005 Quote: from Tangaroa at 5:38 pm on June 18, 2005 Fedora core is also good. thank you. Macropiper Posted at 2:38 pm on June 18, 2005 Fedora core is also good. squirellplayingtag Posted at 9:49 am on June 18, 2005 Ubuntu has a nice install and is extremely easy to keep upto date and install new programs since it uses apt-get. I don't much care for Mandriva or whatever they changed the name too. moviemaker367 Posted at 9:36 am on June 18, 2005 Quote: from mephisto mortis at 12:27 pm on June 18, 2005 Quote: from moviemaker367 at 10:46 am on June 18, 2005 Quote: from mephisto mortis at 4:47 pm on June 11, 2005 Quote: from moviemaker367 at 8:06 am on June 11, 2005 xp media center edition. i ahte how all of the older versions look. its too...plain and boring.     I hate how windows looks.  Only one fucking wm.    ive just started exploring linux. do you have any recommendations? For WM or Distro? Distro wise go with ubuntu or mandrake if you're a beginner (of course thats hearsay, I've only ever used Gentoo).  WM is based soley on preference,  I myself like fvwm. ok thanks. ill check those out. mephisto mortis Posted at 9:27 am on June 18, 2005 Quote: from moviemaker367 at 10:46 am on June 18, 2005 Quote: from mephisto mortis at 4:47 pm on June 11, 2005 Quote: from moviemaker367 at 8:06 am on June 11, 2005 xp media center edition. i ahte how all of the older versions look. its too...plain and boring.    I hate how windows looks.  Only one fucking wm. ive just started exploring linux. do you have any recommendations? For WM or Distro? Distro wise go with ubuntu or mandrake if you're a beginner (of course thats hearsay, I've only ever used Gentoo).  WM is based soley on preference,  I myself like fvwm. Most recent 15 of 37 previous replies displayed.