I am looking for an operating system that allows me to do very basic computer functions without all the bells and whistles. I hate being suggested crap all the time, so I want a lean OS, one that uses very little of my processor. I want one that is good for the internet, and doesn't gum up the works.
I used to have Windows Me and I was annoyed to no end. Then I got XP, and I was happy with that for a while. I still have it and everything is all gummed up.
Whatever the problem is, I don't care because I am in the market to rebuild a new computer from scratch and I really don't like the Vista system because I understand that it uses up all your processor and memory power. Is MS coming out with a better one? Should I stick with XP?
2007-08-13 16:48:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Until they (Microsoft Co.) will be able to make us a complete OS (and i think that would be NEVER), you should stick on XP. It has it`s gaps, but with a very carefull eye on him, the registry and stuff, you should be making XP go clockwork. Contact me on alexys_QQ@yahoo.com for some more advices. Cheers!
2007-08-13 16:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by Logical-logic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take if from a software engineering friend of mine, i quote "i wouldn't use that piece of crap on anything that i or the company that i work for" . he was talking about the vista os.
it seems this os is a little like me, put together in a hurry without getting all the bugs worked out. it may be stable in a machine that is built by compac/hp or dell or the like, but for builders, it tastes a little salty. drivers are not there for most equipment such as audio, vids, even motherboards.
lets let Bill figure out for a year or two to get his stuff straight. then we'll talk.
2007-08-14 00:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Windows 2000 Professional and Ubuntu Linux
2007-08-13 23:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could stick with XP - but this might be the time to dual boot your machine with Linux (Ubuntu) - totally free - and another good part - spyware and virus free.
2007-08-13 23:53:00 · answer #4 · answered by sosguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linux.
It's free, it runs circles around any Microsoft OS, it's more stable, and most of the Internet servers are running it.
Microsoft has even switched its own servers to Linux. Why?
2007-08-13 23:53:50 · answer #5 · answered by TE5LA 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Xubuntu uses the XFCE desktop enviroment which is alot smaller than GNOME(Ubuntu) or KDE(Kubuntu). It is very lightweight and works well with older, and slower machines
2007-08-13 23:54:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ubuntu Linux (Free) Its Good. Or Mac OSx (Not Free) THE BEST!
2007-08-13 23:54:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ubuntu looks like what you want, as long as you don't expect to play games.
2007-08-13 23:51:58 · answer #8 · answered by Drew U 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mac OSX
2007-08-13 23:56:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋