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    What operating system are you running

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Biomorphic, Oct 26, 2009.

  1. Biomorphic

    Biomorphic Notebook Geek

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    Just thought it would be interesting to get a general idea of what everybody is using operating system wise. If you use more than one, pick the MAIN operating system that you use [i.e the one that you use most often]
     
  2. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Vista Enterprise 32 bit
     
  3. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Well, in the Windows forum I would assume most people use Windows ;)

    I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate on both my laptop (32-bit) and desktop (64-bit), courtesy of TechNet.
     
  4. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
     
  5. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    ok I voted Windows as I PRIMARILY have windows 7 / XP loaded on the majority of my machines but I also have OSX, Linux variants, DR DOS, and Solaris in use too on other machines
     
  6. envy

    envy Notebook Consultant

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    Vista HP on my DV7
    Vista Ultimate on my Desktop

    and my new dv6 quad which will be in my hand in a few days will be Windows 7 HP, but I ordered my Win 7 Pro so I will have that too..


    So Yea, I'm a windows kind of girl...
     
  7. alto

    alto Notebook Geek

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    Windows Vista Business.
     
  8. Amnesiac

    Amnesiac 404

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    Well, it's hard to determine what my main OS would be, because I use Windows 7 Ultimate x86 for my gaming, and Vista for other stuff, because I try to keep Windows 7 as clean as possible. I want to keep Windows 7 as fast as possible, so I use Vista for iTunes, MS Office, etc.

    My desktop runs Windows Vista Home Premium x86, but I soon hope to have another copy of Windows 7 to install on it.

    No point in the poll having those entries though. Obviously if someone is going to have OS X, Unix, Ubuntu or Linux as their main OS, then they aren't going to be on the Windows forum.
     
  9. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    That's what I was thinking ;)

    Vista Business 64-bit on my T500.
     
  10. Imperfect1

    Imperfect1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Windows Vista 64 bit on my new(ish) laptop and still have XP on my 4 year old, less powerful PC. I'll be switching to Windows 7 on my laptop after its SP1 -- I've learned the hard way, not to jump on the bandwagon too soon -- Need to let Microsoft correct the worst of the problems first.
     
  11. DarkSilver

    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit as my primary for my current laptop.
    My future Desktop will be Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit as well.
    Secondary OS, Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit which on my old desktop(give to my sister and brother).
    While Windows XP Professional 32bit is on my ancient laptop(give to my sister and brother).
     
  12. Deathwinger

    Deathwinger Notebook Virtuoso

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    Should this be a poll based on what is your primary Windows OS?
     
  13. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    and another one of these threads...

    Vista Business on my lappy :)

    Win7 on my old one, using it as a webserver and to share our home printer :)
    (Courtesy of MSDN-AA)
     
  14. ilovejedd

    ilovejedd Notebook Consultant

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    Lol, wrong forum to ask. Obviously, the results will be skewed towards Windows as this is the Windows forum.

    Anyhow, I've dabbled with Red Hat, Mandrake, (K)Ubuntu and even OS X (Hackintosh). Still using Windows. If I had to choose an OS other than Windows, though, it would be Linux with KDE. I just didn't get along with OS X.
     
  15. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    Windows 7 Ultimate (64-Bit) FTW
     
  16. Darkness62

    Darkness62 Notebook Evangelist

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    Vista Ultimate 64bit for regular stuff, Windows 7 RC 1 64 bit for games.
     
  17. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Hrm... I wish I could change this to a checkbox-style poll instead of a radio-button one. Multiple selections for those of us who run multiple OSs :)
     
  18. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    Windows XP on lappy #1 (wife)
    Windows Vista Home 32 on lappy #2 (kids, soon to be W7 Home Premium 32)
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 on sig lappy #3 (mine)
    Windows Vista Ultimate 64 on gaming desktop #1 (plan to go W7U64)
    Windows Vista Ultimate 64 on CAD/CGI desktop #2 (keep as is)

    So...I guess Windows is the answer.

    (I plan to get a Macbook Pro soon, too. And I will not run Windows on it. Why buy a Mac @ a premium price just run Windows? :confused: )
     
  19. arktrance

    arktrance Notebook Guru

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    I run Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on my desktop and laptop.
     
  20. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    0 votes for OSX lol , seeing as this is the Windows software forum.