2007-03-01 05:59:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
For what?
MS-DOS - fast singlethreaded text oriented applications
Windows 2000 - basic internet with sharable resources and shared application data
Windows XP - some cool music and video apps, some cool games
Windows Vista - while not proven yet, it would really ROCK, but currently slow as an OLD DOG
Mac OS - Yikes, for print media preparation, or "I'm too stupid to use Windows" mentality.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-03-01 06:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Best Operating System in what ways, is it in terms of less price, free OS, performance, user friendly, etc.. But in all ways the best operating systme is Windows XP Professional (SP2). Reasons: 1) Very User Friendly, 2) Supports Almost all Hardwares, doesn't need drivers from outside, 3) Does not need a very high configuration, 4) Regular patches keep coming from Microsoft, 5) Has a excellent look, 6) More Secured, supports both the file systems, can connect to domain last but not the leaast supports all other OS for dual booting.
2007-03-01 06:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jairam K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of those questions which you will only get opinions and those that use particular operating systems.
Windows - 2K and XP are the ones to use
This is good for general run of the mill programs, Easy to use and program for.
The problem I have with Linux is that its too difficult for the laymen to use. The installation of programs is an absolute nightmare, why why why is it so difficult, I firmly believe If they get it to a point whereby you just double click on a downloaded file and it installs then Linux will take off mainstream,
There is limited software (in comparison to Windows)
Other than openoffice there is nothing really useful
I also dispute the other comment made regarding programming, It seems quite difficult to me.
On a good note it is quite secure networking (better than Windows).
Apple Mac OS are very good graphically
BTW I use XP Pro, Ubuntu and Suse across home and work
(So I am sort of impartial)
As for Vista wait for the service packs before venturing.
2007-03-01 06:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by id36uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends upon what you want out of an OS. If you like to have lots of freedom to tinker and play with your OS, or if you're into programming, Linux wins. If you are into gaming, Windows is probably your best choice since most games are for that platform. And if you enjoy graphics or video work, the Mac is the best. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses.
2007-03-01 06:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by Rose D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if you are on a home pc id have to say windows xp SP2, vista is still a bit wobbly and wins 98,ME and 2000 are just prehistioric now, unfortuantly like all technology microsoft are trying to evolve all pc's into 64bit machines phasing 32bit out (same as transition from win95-98) so eventually everyone will need at least windows xp64bit ed to run newest programs
2007-03-01 06:05:23 · answer #5 · answered by mark d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Win2k prehistoric? LOL! I use it on most of my PCs on my lan! Its efficient, dependable, and fast! The couple brand new PCs have XP on them and are the slowest pieces of crap I have ever seen! 2k is the forerunner to XP! I wouldnt touch Vista with a ten foot pole right now! Sounds like the most buggy, least software and hardware compatible version they have ever put out!
DAN! I didnt think I would EVER! Mac? LOL!
2007-03-01 06:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 22:24:33 · answer #7 · answered by boyter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anaesthetic and scalpel followed by Windows XP.
2007-03-01 06:04:23 · answer #8 · answered by freddy the newf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like UNIX
BUT Linux seems great nowadays
try Google and type Linux Live CD
it's free and very easy
2007-03-01 06:06:18 · answer #9 · answered by delores4830 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all i know is that windows millenium ME sucks bigtime.
2007-03-01 06:13:27 · answer #10 · answered by ♥poppy honey♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋