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    What's your OS?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Big Calhoun, Jun 1, 2004.

  1. Big Calhoun

    Big Calhoun Notebook Evangelist

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    Like I don't know the answer, but they may be surprises...what's everyone using for OS? I'm not a fan of Windows, but I can find everything I need (software wise) and don't have to worry about drivers. I've been slowly getting into Linux, but hardware support is an issue. Anyway:

    Sony XG500 - Windows XP Pro
    Sony NV190 - Windows XP Pro (40gb partition) / Mandrake Linux 9.1 (20 gb partition)
    Sony v505 - Windows XP
    Toshiba Libretto L5 - Currently Windows XP Pro - In process of doing network install of Debian (Linux).
    Ascentia M - Windows 95 - Due to have Debian installed once I fix PC-Card bay
    Thinkpad 760 XL - Windows NT - Due to have Windows 98 installed so I can give it to my brother.

    My biggest project is putting Debian on the Libretto. With no CD drive, I'm going to have to do a network install. It'll be a learning experience...
     
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  2. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    HP zx5000 - Windows XP Home
    Custom built desktop - Windows 2000 Pro

    zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856
     
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  3. Run1track

    Run1track Notebook Deity

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    Gateway 2000: Windows 95

    HP Pavilion 750n: Windows XP

    Will probably get:

    Fujitsu S6210 with Windows XP

    In a few years I will get Windows "Longhorn.

    Longhorn links: (Some with Pictures)

    http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,116005,pg,1,RSS,RSS,00.asp
    http://www.activewin.com/screenshots/longhorn/
    http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3356031
    http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104_2-1000281.html
     
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  4. Big Calhoun

    Big Calhoun Notebook Evangelist

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Quikster
     
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  5. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    XP Pro here, Fujitsu P5020D

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
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    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Window blinds is nice, but I don't like paying for anything like that. I just leave the gui part of windows alone, or actually turned down. Since it just requires more resources with no benefit to me. I just use a few free tools to tweak the operating system some and have about 500+ wallpapers for variety.

    zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856
     
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