Windows vs. Mac vs. Linux

JediWho · Post by **JediWho** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:48 pm

NO ewoks are not bigger than darth vader!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Force Choke*

Doctor What · Post by **Doctor What** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:40 pm

*blows up death star*

Post by **atomtengeralattjaro** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:53 pm

*bites death star*
mmmm. *chews*

JediWho · Post by **JediWho** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:46 pm

I don't care about the Death Star I have the Sun Cusher now.

(If you don't know what that is read the jedi academy triology.)

Doctor What · Post by **Doctor What** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:05 pm

atomtengeralattjaro wrote:*bites death star*
mmmm. *chews*

You're eating metal chunks? I want some! In a salad.

JKL;!!!!! · Post by **JKL;!!!!!** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:29 am

in a sad lad?

Post by **CX gamer** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:27 am

JKL;!!!!! · Post by **JKL;!!!!!** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:38 pm

is that a real bunny?

Post by **atomtengeralattjaro** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:57 pm

Doctor What wrote:
atomtengeralattjaro wrote:*bites death star*
mmmm. *chews*
You're eating metal chunks? I want some! In a salad.

Sure, but it's the best with ice cream.

JKL;!!!!! wrote:is that a real bunny?

No, it's a crying one.

JKL;!!!!! · Post by **JKL;!!!!!** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:48 pm

is that a real crying bunny?

Post by **CX gamer** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:40 pm

Have you ever seen anybody really cry?!... I don't think so!...

Post by **atomtengeralattjaro** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:30 pm

CX gamer wrote:Have you ever seen any bunny really cry?!... I don't think so!...

Gundam_M3ister · Post by **Gundam_M3ister** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:37 pm

Doctor What wrote:You've never heard of the cute little penguin, Tux?

Wow.
That penguin has some serious Ab-flab goin' on there...

Doctor What · Post by **Doctor What** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:38 pm

*slap* Don't mess with Tux!

Gundam_M3ister · Post by **Gundam_M3ister** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:40 pm

Don't slap me!
Sure, he may look cute now,
But when he gets you alone...
o.o"""

JKL;!!!!! · Post by **JKL;!!!!!** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:36 pm

hands up!
^O.o^

Gundam_M3ister · Post by **Gundam_M3ister** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:00 pm

Don't shoot!

Doctor What · Post by **Doctor What** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:38 am

Bend over!

Fate Reconciled · Post by **Fate Reconciled** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:05 pm

Hmm.. This topic has become somewhat... off topic. So I'm gonna briefly bring us back to where we started.

Windows:

This is obviously the most widely used operating around the world, mainly because of it's "user friendly" atmosphere. However, since all tasks are highly automated it takes away from the ability of the user to learn about the functions of the OS and exactly how it works. It is also the least stable choice and buggier than any other OS out there. The only plus sides to the system are the easy-to-navigate GUI and high compatibility ratio.

Mac OS X:

Being the second most popular OS to date (and the first to introduce a all-graphical UI and shell, making it far ahead of its time) it has held a high reputation in the face of Windows' sweep across the globe. Mac OS is designed for compatibility with only Mac OS-specific hardware, making it pretty much the most solid and stable operating system around. It (like Windows) also has a fairly high ratio of compatibility due to its widespread use. The only drawback is because since the OS depends on OS-specific hardware, long-term maintenance can yield relatively high costs.

Note: It has been recently proved Mac OS X Leopard is LESS secure than Windows Vista by means of a zero-day exploit discovered at a hacking convention in Vancouver a few weeks ago. Who saw that one coming?

Linux:

The Linux philosophy pushes for freedom and flexibility in a fast-paced technological era. There are literally HUNDREDS of different Linux distributions, giving users the ability to quench their thirst when it comes to any computing need. Also, each distribution is highly configurable, giving the user complete control over their system. Even better, all Linux distributions and software are completely free and open source (meaning the public can alter software at their discretion under the GNU license). The only drawback is that it yields the lowest amount of compatibility in comparison to the two corporate front-runners mentioned above. However, this is being changed drastically (ex. OpenOffice is an open source alternative to the Microsoft Office suite that can create and open formats used by any MS Office application) each and everyday as new advances are made towards cross-platform compatibility. Aside from this, it is the most secure and arguably the most stable operating system available.

So who wins?

My vote goes for Linux. It shows the most respect for its users by remaining completely free of charge and being highly customizable to individual needs. On compatibility issues: Most of them can be fixed with a little work from the user! This isn't necessarily a bad thing since it gives the user a feel of how exactly the operating system works.

Seriously, what more could you ask for?

Evai · Post by **Evai** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:23 pm

Fate Reconciled wrote: So who wins?

Commodore 64. With a spacious 64 KB of memory, what more could you ask for?