What OS is Right For Me?

HI-TECH · June 4th, 2007

I have a IBM T84 and starting completely from scratch as far as software is concerned(No Hardware Changes). I am making it a pc strictly for design (web, grfx, photo editing, ect). What version of windows totally fits what I am trying to do?

Fadingz · June 4th, 2007

XP Pro for now, I suggest; Vista is a hungry beast and is still buggy for the time being.

JKKDARK · June 4th, 2007

Yeah, XP is the best Windows available

Proto · June 4th, 2007

If you don't mind experimenting, you might want to give Ubuntu Studio a try. It comes bundled with applications that fits your needs coupled with the easiness of use characteristical of ubuntu , and since it is free you have nothing to lose just trying it

furbyhater · June 4th, 2007

windows xp is the only option atm i guess...

Coolsvilleman · June 4th, 2007

Ya XP for sure. Unless you really know linux.

Proto · June 4th, 2007

Well as I said, Ubuntu has long been known for its easiness of use. To be truthful, it is almost approaching Mac levels of you don't really have to work with the console if you don't really want to

D.D. · June 5th, 2007

interesting Proto. i need to update my computers now that school is out and im thinking of going along with Ubuntu again (first time ive gone back to the same Linux distro so Ubuntu is surely doing something right).

i like the look of studio (versus default ubuntu), but what applications are included in this studio stream? surely its not just content creation and no office apps..

Samor · June 5th, 2007

looks rather interesting indeed. I'll have to remember that one.

Proto · June 5th, 2007

Here is a list of the bundled packages. Unfortunately it doesn't come bundled with an office suite, but installing one is just a matter of telling synaptic to download open office... (well on the other hand it shouldn't be too difficult to download a normal Ubuntu flavor and just telling Synaptic to download the needed packages. Whatever suits your boat

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mogster · June 5th, 2007

If you have:
2GB ram;
a lot of cash to blow;
not looking to do much;
want an OS that's good to look at;

then Vista is the right OS for you.
...What they said, XP/Ubuntu.

KillerShots · June 5th, 2007

XP will have better compatibility for you. Linux distros are worth looking at, though may or may not be mature enough for you. Bear in mind, first and foremost linux is a developer's OS. That's where the focus lies. On the other hand, as stated above, it will cost you nothing to try, and the tools do exist for what you're looking for.

**Kirby** · June 5th, 2007

As far as software is concerned, if you already paid for some graphic design software, and if WINE doesn't support it, then go with XP. Vista will be of no benefit to you, and will actually hurt you in the long run.

But seriously....check out Linux. See what open-source software you can use....if you can find something that can do just as much as a commercial product, why not save a few bucks? There is also a good possibility that WINE can run your Windows-Only apps.

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HI-TECH Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Home Posts: 494	What OS is Right For Me? I have a IBM T84 and starting completely from scratch as far as software is concerned(No Hardware Changes). I am making it a pc strictly for design (web, grfx, photo editing, ect). What version of windows totally fits what I am trying to do?

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Fadingz 大嘴巴 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 應許之地 Posts: 3,644	XP Pro for now, I suggest; Vista is a hungry beast and is still buggy for the time being. __________________ -Fadingz My deviantART~ QX9650 @ 4.0GHz \| 4x G.Skill 2GB DDR2 1066 \| Vista 64 Ultimate \| Quadro FX4600 \| X-Fi Elite Pro \| SAMSUNG 2253BW \| Cosmos S \| ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA \| 2x 150GB Raptor X RAID0 \| ThermalTake ToughPower 850W \| ZEROtherm Nirvana

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Samor racing gamer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NL Posts: 5,355	looks rather interesting indeed. I'll have to remember that one. __________________ Steam Community :: ID :: samor YouTube Channel (updated 28-9-2008)

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JKKDARK Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 6,349	Yeah, XP is the best Windows available

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Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 5,543	If you don't mind experimenting, you might want to give Ubuntu Studio a try. It comes bundled with applications that fits your needs coupled with the easiness of use characteristical of ubuntu , and since it is free you have nothing to lose just trying it

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furbyhater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 39	windows xp is the only option atm i guess...

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Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 5,543	Well as I said, Ubuntu has long been known for its easiness of use. To be truthful, it is almost approaching Mac levels of you don't really have to work with the console if you don't really want to

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Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 5,543	Here is a list of the bundled packages. Unfortunately it doesn't come bundled with an office suite, but installing one is just a matter of telling synaptic to download open office... (well on the other hand it shouldn't be too difficult to download a normal Ubuntu flavor and just telling Synaptic to download the needed packages. Whatever suits your boat )

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mogster Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your bed. Posts: 808	If you have: 2GB ram; a lot of cash to blow; not looking to do much; want an OS that's good to look at; then Vista is the right OS for you. ...What they said, XP/Ubuntu.

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KillerShots War Games coder Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,918	XP will have better compatibility for you. Linux distros are worth looking at, though may or may not be mature enough for you. Bear in mind, first and foremost linux is a developer's OS. That's where the focus lies. On the other hand, as stated above, it will cost you nothing to try, and the tools do exist for what you're looking for. __________________ Primary CPU: Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Mobo: Biostar N4SLI-A9 RAM: 2G Crucial (DDR400) Video: eVGA GeForce 7900 GTX (512M) Audio: HDA X-Mystique HD(s): Maxtor 300G SATA2, Samsung 400G SATA2 OS(s): WinXP x64 Pro, Vista x32 Ultimate, Gentoo x64 Monitor(s): Primary - 19" Flat Panel (1280x1024) Secondary - 19" Flat Panel (1280x1024) Tertiary - Zenith 42" Plasma TV (1024x768 res) Many other machines... sig too short

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Kirby Politically incorrect FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 8,445	As far as software is concerned, if you already paid for some graphic design software, and if WINE doesn't support it, then go with XP. Vista will be of no benefit to you, and will actually hurt you in the long run. But seriously....check out Linux. See what open-source software you can use....if you can find something that can do just as much as a commercial product, why not save a few bucks? There is also a good possibility that WINE can run your Windows-Only apps. __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ Toledo, Nvidia GeForce 7950GT SLi, 2GB PC3200 2-3-2-5, ABit AN8-SLi, Sound Blaster X-FI XtremeMusic

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