2006-09-11 01:53:52 · 11 answers · asked by liketoaskq 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
I mean for PC. Not talking about big servers and machines like CRAY XMP etc.
2006-09-11 01:55:31 · update #1
Anything else would not run your programs. Just learn how to manage your Windows, so it is running in good shape.
You should have an anti-spyware solution on your computer. I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.
This double whammy will help keep you safe and running faster
Keep your anti-virus up to date and run scans regularly.
You should have 512MB of RAM or more. Check your system at http://www.coastmemory.com
From RUN, use MSCONFIG and turn off unneeded Startup programs.
2006-09-11 01:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Better' is a subjective term. Better in what way? I haven't had any significant problems with Windows in 10 years, using. 5 different versions. So it's not 'perfect' -- just try making 45+ million lines of code work together perfectly in every instance, while a few hundred thousand hackers are out there trying to sabotage you.
At the risk of sounding like a wise guy, maybe you just haven't learned how to use it properly. I seriously recommend taking some OS and software apps classes at your local community college or high school.
You're going to get a lot of answers telling you to get a Mac or use Linux. Mac is OK, but it feels clunkier to me. That too, is mostly subjective. If you can use Linux well, you can learn to be a programmer/developer for Microsoft, help design a 'better' OS, and make good bucks in the bargain.
2006-09-11 09:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by r_moulton76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
excuse me guys, you cannot say MS Windows is for novice. It takes more than one step to do one single thing. If you say MAC is for novice, I can definitely agree.
Now, if you need another OS, then it all depends on you. Linux or unix are good as servers and I wouldn't recommend them for personal use not because they suck, it is just that they are still in their way to be used easily in a personal PC.
If you dont have a problem with money, then you either buy a fully upgraded MS Windows or buy a mac. If money is an issue to you, then just stick to windows and you have no other good choice in the time being.
2006-09-11 12:05:52 · answer #3 · answered by Meshal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello
for the next 20 years.. i will definitely say no
[ dont talk about OS wars linux vs windows ]
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anybody cannot compare cars with ships or planes
like that Windows will be serving best for End-users or novice..
he may not have need to know how to debug or compile or any such..
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a little challenge...
Win32 API is still best and making windows in profits
no geeks can challenge that...
similarly MACs , they feared that they would be lost under motorola and switched to Intel's X86
So always Windows will remain user friendly and ever
serving end-user market, and only microsoft can do that upto 2020 i guess
2006-09-11 09:12:35 · answer #4 · answered by Nizam@niji 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the recent introduction and use of Intel processors in Apple machines it won't be long before you can get a version of the Macintosh OS for your PC.
2006-09-11 08:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unix and Linux are better than Microsoft on any given day
2006-09-11 08:57:23 · answer #6 · answered by funky_dude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unix is the best
but for home use you can have linux installed .
under linux you have many versions like red hat, fedora etc.
otherwise windows is the best .
2006-09-15 07:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by cool chap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LINUX is better than ms windows.. there are more coming up
like lindows
2006-09-11 09:17:35 · answer #8 · answered by juljulabie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One day maybe Mac OS!
2006-09-11 08:58:44 · answer #9 · answered by Elmer Fudd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ubuntu
but i suggest for dual boot operating system for both linux and windows
2006-09-11 08:58:42 · answer #10 · answered by BHARGAVA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋