What OS are you running and why? - Toyota Yaris Forums

rstb88 · 01-16-2009, 08:32 PM

This was inspired by the Fail. thread with the Targets window was crashed lol. I noticed a couple of people used Linux which sparked my interest. I'll start.

Ubuntu/Linux 8.04 Hardy Heron LTS
I'm running on an M1330 1.8ghz duo centrino
120gig ssd and 1gig ddr2
I switched to Linux completely less than a month ago because windows vista kept having a fatal error after using windows update. And wouldn't boot I had to reinstall. So I made the switch and I haven't looked back. I don't even miss Maplestory that much anymore.

BailOut · 01-16-2009, 10:23 PM

I also currently run Ubuntu/Linux 8.04 Hardy Heron LTS. I've been using Linux for about 10 years and using it as my sole OS for 8 years. I have never cared for the Mac world and I couldn't wait to get away from the M$ world, and I have never looked back.

I love the freedom, power and control that an Open Source and Unix-derived OS offers.

Gideon · 01-16-2009, 10:28 PM

Vista Ultimate 64-bit at home.
Vista Business on my laptop.
Windows XP at work.

Need Windows for ActiveSync, for the purposes of Outlook and also Blackberry Desktop manager.

Also occasional gaming on my home computer.

eTiMaGo · 01-16-2009, 10:31 PM

On my laptop I switch between Ubuntu 8.10 and Vista (on separate HDDs, Linux is installed on a 64GB SSD, Vista came pre-installed), and on my desktop, Vista 64-bit, I know I know... In my defense I have the hardware to back it up (Core2Quad + 4GB RAM FTW), so it does run pretty well. Once I get around to reinstalling everything, though, I'll run Ubuntu on it too

BailOut · 01-16-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gideon

Vista Ultimate 64-bit at home.
Vista Business on my laptop.
Windows XP at work.

Need Windows for ActiveSync, for the purposes of Outlook and also Blackberry Desktop manager.

Also occasional gaming on my home computer.

Just an FYI: You don't need Outlook or ActiveSync to use your Blackberry. The Blackberry syncs in Linux to Evolution (a full-featured email client which is also compatible with Exchange, should you need that).

Also, while you can't play every game title in Linux many games run natively, more than that work via WINE and even more than that will play via Cedega (Cedega is a paid service... $45/year or $5 month, which they use to pay for the rights to bypass copy protection on game discs, etc.). For example I am currently playing the latest Guild Wars expansion while my wife has recently returned to WoW for the Lich King expansion. I am also playing through HL2: EP2 when time permits.

Gideon · 01-16-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BailOut

Just an FYI: You don't need Outlook or ActiveSync to use your Blackberry. The Blackberry syncs in Linux to Evolution (a full-featured email client which is also compatible with Exchange, should you need that).

Also, while you can't play every game title in Linux many games run natively, more than that work via WINE and even more than that will play via Cedega (Cedega is a paid service... $45/year or $5 month, which they use to pay for the rights to bypass copy protection on game discs, etc.). For example I am currently playing the latest Guild Wars expansion while my wife has recently returned to WoW for the Lich King expansion. I am also playing through HL2: EP2 when time permits.

My address book, calendar, email etc is with Outlook, I need ActiveSync for my Windows Mobile device I use for work, not for my Blackberry (which I also use for work, but I use the Desktop manager for little things, everything else is through my Enterprise Server at work) Didn't know there was a program like that for Linux though.

I'm aware of the options for gaming though. No native game support in Linux = no Linux for me. I'm not dicking around with WINE or paying for another program that will let me run a game that I can already play on my Windows computer for free.

Malaya1221 · 01-16-2009, 11:18 PM

plan 9, solaris, classic mac and mac os X!

oh and windows xp!

Phaeton · 01-17-2009, 03:36 AM

I'm running xp on my home machine, my laptop runs Linux Puppy.

GeneW · 01-17-2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rstb88

This was inspired by the Fail. thread with the Targets window was crashed lol. I noticed a couple of people used Linux which sparked my interest. I'll start.

Ubuntu/Linux 8.04 Hardy Heron LTS
I'm running on an M1330 1.8ghz duo centrino
120gig ssd and 1gig ddr2
I switched to Linux completely less than a month ago because windows vista kept having a fatal error after using windows update. And wouldn't boot I had to reinstall. So I made the switch and I haven't looked back. I don't even miss Maplestory that much anymore.

I don't think it's a smart idea to discuss what sort of system that we use online.

I have used various forms of Windows, Linux and BSD (OpenBSD) and like them all for various purposes. I use XP pro at work, and we have started using Vista. So far I see no major problems with Vista but have heard that it's a memory hog and resource pig so I won't get it here at home.

Developing software for Unix systems is a PIA. You have to baby sit so damn much that Windows environments take care of naturally. A lot of peripherals will not play nice with Linux, especially "win modems'. In Linux a lot of IDEs are not that sophisticated. OTOH gnu C++ is a top flight compiler and there is a lot out there for "free" today.

My professional stuff at home is Windows based. Gotta have it for compatibility.

I am thinking of putting an OpenBSD box for online work. It's a rough world out here.

Gene

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 01-17-2009, 05:21 AM

I'm running Windows XP Professional skinned with WindowsBlinds to mimic Vista. I have used Vista and although it is very simple and easy to use, I decided that I'll sit this one out until Windows comes out with a newer OS.

fnkngrv · 01-17-2009, 07:10 AM

I have 4 partitions on my laptop...

XP Pro
Server 2003
OpenSuse
Windows 7 Beta Ultimate

Phaeton · 01-17-2009, 01:52 PM

fnkngrv, Nice avatar.
I played the crap out of that game.

fnkngrv · 01-17-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaeton

fnkngrv, Nice avatar.
I played the crap out of that game.

thanks...I am thinking about getting it as a tattoo also...I really like the game too...thank god for save slots....I found out about the bounty hunter the hard way and had to backtrack

CompanyXPaladin · 01-17-2009, 02:17 PM

On my work computer, I run Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows 7 Beta, dual boot - 2 drives.
On my laptop, I run Windows XP and Ubuntu/Linux 8.1, dual boot - 2 partitions.
On my home desktop, I run Windows Vista 64 bit, Mac OSX 10.5, and Ubuntu/Linux 8.04, triple boot (?) - 3 drives.

I like a little diversity. The ability to run any program ever made doesn't hurt, either.

EDIT: fnkngrv, that'd be a sweet tattoo.

DESIGNZIT · 01-17-2009, 05:46 PM

MAC_OSX LEOPARD ........I will never go back to Windows after having OSX for years now.....i run Windows XP Professional on half my new Mac , but i never use it anymore....don't really need it anymore with the new Intel dual-core chip sets .......I never delete anything accidently from the root directory, no viruses, no trojan horses, no worms, no headaches...... It is so easy it is scary...... i use to build Windows computers .......key word....."use to"........LOL

BlackKrypt0nite · 01-17-2009, 08:01 PM

Mac OS 10.5 Leopard
13" Black Macbook 2.0 GHz intel core 2 duo 2GB ddr2 memory
160 GB Hard Drive, w/ a 23" HD Cinema Display

ChinoCharles · 01-17-2009, 08:02 PM

Vista 64-bit Home w/ Media Center. Don't mind it a bit.

AlexNet0 · 01-17-2009, 10:04 PM

Laptop - Dual boot Vista Ultimate 64bit and Ubuntu 8.04 with windows XP Home in a virtual machine.

Desktop - Triple Boot Vista Ultimate 64bit, ubuntu 8.04 and XP Professional

01-16-2009, 08:32 PM	#1
rstb88 Drives: Silver Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 150	What OS are you running and why? This was inspired by the Fail. thread with the Targets window was crashed lol. I noticed a couple of people used Linux which sparked my interest. I'll start. Ubuntu/Linux 8.04 Hardy Heron LTS I'm running on an M1330 1.8ghz duo centrino 120gig ssd and 1gig ddr2 I switched to Linux completely less than a month ago because windows vista kept having a fatal error after using windows update. And wouldn't boot I had to reinstall. So I made the switch and I haven't looked back. I don't even miss Maplestory that much anymore. __________________ "Automatic carwashes are like Hookers........are you sure you want to use it next???? (Jer)"

01-16-2009, 10:23 PM	#2
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	I also currently run Ubuntu/Linux 8.04 Hardy Heron LTS. I've been using Linux for about 10 years and using it as my sole OS for 8 years. I have never cared for the Mac world and I couldn't wait to get away from the M$ world, and I have never looked back. I love the freedom, power and control that an Open Source and Unix-derived OS offers. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

01-16-2009, 10:31 PM	#4
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	On my laptop I switch between Ubuntu 8.10 and Vista (on separate HDDs, Linux is installed on a 64GB SSD, Vista came pre-installed), and on my desktop, Vista 64-bit, I know I know... In my defense I have the hardware to back it up (Core2Quad + 4GB RAM FTW), so it does run pretty well. Once I get around to reinstalling everything, though, I'll run Ubuntu on it too __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

01-17-2009, 05:21 AM	#10
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	I'm running Windows XP Professional skinned with WindowsBlinds to mimic Vista. I have used Vista and although it is very simple and easy to use, I decided that I'll sit this one out until Windows comes out with a newer OS. __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

01-17-2009, 07:10 AM	#11
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I have 4 partitions on my laptop... XP Pro Server 2003 OpenSuse Windows 7 Beta Ultimate __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

01-16-2009, 10:28 PM	#3
Gideon ★weeaboo★ View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Bayou LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 661	Vista Ultimate 64-bit at home. Vista Business on my laptop. Windows XP at work. Need Windows for ActiveSync, for the purposes of Outlook and also Blackberry Desktop manager. Also occasional gaming on my home computer.

01-16-2009, 11:18 PM	#7
Malaya1221 super duper M*******TOR Drives: 2007 jahPANIS egg(Sarao Phil) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 1,011	plan 9, solaris, classic mac and mac os X! oh and windows xp!

01-17-2009, 03:36 AM	#8
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	I'm running xp on my home machine, my laptop runs Linux Puppy.

01-17-2009, 01:52 PM	#12
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	fnkngrv, Nice avatar. I played the crap out of that game.

01-17-2009, 02:17 PM	#14
CompanyXPaladin Drives: 08 Yaris 5-speed Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 212	On my work computer, I run Windows Vista Ultimate and Windows 7 Beta, dual boot - 2 drives. On my laptop, I run Windows XP and Ubuntu/Linux 8.1, dual boot - 2 partitions. On my home desktop, I run Windows Vista 64 bit, Mac OSX 10.5, and Ubuntu/Linux 8.04, triple boot (?) - 3 drives. I like a little diversity. The ability to run any program ever made doesn't hurt, either. EDIT: fnkngrv, that'd be a sweet tattoo.

01-17-2009, 05:46 PM	#15
DESIGNZIT Drives: 2008 YARIS LIFTBACK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: GREENSBORO, N.C. Posts: 9	MAC_OSX LEOPARD ........I will never go back to Windows after having OSX for years now.....i run Windows XP Professional on half my new Mac , but i never use it anymore....don't really need it anymore with the new Intel dual-core chip sets .......I never delete anything accidently from the root directory, no viruses, no trojan horses, no worms, no headaches...... It is so easy it is scary...... i use to build Windows computers .......key word....."use to"........LOL

01-17-2009, 08:01 PM	#16
BlackKrypt0nite Drives: Black Yaris Liftback 3-Door Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 5	Mac OS 10.5 Leopard 13" Black Macbook 2.0 GHz intel core 2 duo 2GB ddr2 memory 160 GB Hard Drive, w/ a 23" HD Cinema Display

01-17-2009, 08:02 PM	#17
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Vista 64-bit Home w/ Media Center. Don't mind it a bit.

01-17-2009, 10:04 PM	#18
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	Laptop - Dual boot Vista Ultimate 64bit and Ubuntu 8.04 with windows XP Home in a virtual machine. Desktop - Triple Boot Vista Ultimate 64bit, ubuntu 8.04 and XP Professional __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------