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    Performance "Shark" - Ubunto or XP ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by o1d1e1d1, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. o1d1e1d1

    o1d1e1d1 Notebook Consultant

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    From a performance point of view, which is the strongest/fastest operating system ?
     
    o1d1e1d1, Aug 29, 2007
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    Definitely Ubuntu (whether 6.06 or 7.04) - if you don't use Beryl.

    Retards,
    Daniel
     
    dbe2007, Aug 29, 2007
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    Performance of what? Operating Systems are only as strong as the software they run.

    If you are looking to do productivity ( Office like work ), either will work just as well. If you want Gaming you will want XP. If you want have a cool desktop with lots of customization options then Linux is better.

    The bottom line is you must pick your OS based on what you plan to do with it, each has its weaknesses. But then each has its strong points.

    It is true you can make Linux run extremely efficient........but you also loose conviences like... a mouse, a desktop... this is perfectly fine if you love command lines.

    Think of the things you use your PC for, then find out how well they perform on each OS. Then make a choice.
     
    Otter, Aug 30, 2007
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