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    Which OS is best?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by AnitaBrown, Sep 5, 2009.

  1. AnitaBrown

    AnitaBrown Newbie

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    looking for best OS?
     
    AnitaBrown, Sep 5, 2009
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  2. Th3_uN1Qu3

    Th3_uN1Qu3 Notebook Deity

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    Your question is pretty generic, but if you're asking about Windows, i'd say XP for older computers, and Windows 7 for new. Imo the best Microsoft OS is Windows 98SE, but nobody really bothers with it anymore... Except the guys over at MSFN.
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Sep 5, 2009
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    100 pages, 14 infractions, and 3 bans later, we'll all come to agree that anyone who disagrees with me on this one is a moron.
     
    Lithus, Sep 5, 2009
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  4. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    LOL Lithus. I still think that Vista is better than XP. :p
     
    f4ding, Sep 5, 2009
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  5. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    "Best" is far too subjective.
     
    NAS Ghost, Sep 5, 2009
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  6. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You could try MS DOS....

    I know someone said the military in the UK still works on 95 or 98 because anything else isn't cleared...

    There is Linux too - but as this is a Windows Forum I assume you wish to focus on products by Microsoft.

    If you have to buy a laptop now and can't wait, get Vista - if you can wait till the 22nd of October get Windows 7.

    Now which flavour of those you chose is another matter altogether.

    Your uses for the OS and hardware would shurely help.
     
    DetlevCM, Sep 5, 2009
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  7. Reaper05

    Reaper05 Notebook Evangelist

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    windows: 7 or xp
    linux: Arch or Ubuntu
    Mac: leopard or snow leopard
    these IMO
     
    Reaper05, Sep 5, 2009
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  8. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    BeOS - the hands down winner and best OS ever! :rolleyes:
     
    kegobeer, Sep 5, 2009
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  9. cassar

    cassar Notebook Evangelist

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    hm wait wait what h h h who :eek:


    i think the best one is the one that suit your needs
     
    cassar, Sep 5, 2009
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  10. DarkSilver

    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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    Old PC = Windows XP
    New PC = Windows Vista or Windows 7
    Windows 7 is so far the best. XD!
    However, the downside(for me only) is the "too customizable or functionable taskbar" and the "Windows Folder shortcut viewing Layout".
    Windows 7 uses DX 11.
    Windows Vista uses DX 10(Rumor said it will be DX 11 sooner or later).
    Windows XP uses DX 9.
    Newer DX has the better performance and quality ^^!
     
    DarkSilver, Sep 5, 2009
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  11. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    To answer your question as to which OS is the best.......the answer is simple......

    Windows 7 FTW
     
    MaXimus, Sep 5, 2009
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  12. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Thread closed . . . there is nothing to discuss in this topic.

    Original poster, you need to ask a more specific question and give us more information about what you want to do. Please start a new thread.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Sep 5, 2009
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