Windows vs iOS vs Linux

[PunkBuzter]

Hallo!

Sorry, couldn't find a "Suggestions" section so I'll be doing my thing here and maby It'll be moved to the proper section later.
I've been following your iSwitched series and was wondering if you could do the same but with a Linux distro on a PC for a month instead, and share your experience?
There's not a whole lot of professional Linux videos out there, or, at least they're not so easy to find.

Would be nice with a 3-way comparison in the end, like: Windows vs iOS vs Linux.

I've been using Windows since 95 and I don't feel comfortable with the newer looks. Win7 is getting old, and I don't have a whole lot of interest in Apple products/software.
Though, I've been hearing good things about Linux since like 10 years back, but, I'm afraid of doing a complete switch as last time I used Ubuntu my RAT mouse would work properly.
And maby I missed something, but I wanna be able to play StarCitizen, don't know if they'll add support for it

Anyhow, I'd love to see a 3-way comparison!

[minibois]

I suppose you mean OSX?

Anyways, I like Windows best because I used it so much.

Any sort of Linux is great for smaller/less powerful devices, but haven't gotten into it.

 

I don't use OSX (apart from at school), because I really don't like it.

Hardware and software

 

@PunkBuzter don't forget to follow your topics

[SpaceSquid]

I think you mean OS X instead of iOs

[Master Disaster]

Personally I prefer OSX, I used to run it on my PC as I find it quicker, more intuitive and much cleaner looking, plus if you run it on a Mac its almost impossible to break it (hackintosh is a different matter).

Linux is not for me, I know how it works and how to use it but I don't like the way it works at all, that and it breaks so easily its a joke. I've never managed to get a full system with all my hardware working properly and trying drivers which don't come with the system usually results in a broken mess. Dependencies are a joke too, I mean if an app I install needs a library to work then why the hell does it not just get it for you?

Windows is just Windows, shit for everything and yet its the only OS you can use if you wanna game.

[ForsakenLive]

First of, things with Linux remain similar in some aspects, like having to find your way around many things you are used to do in Windows, one of them being proper peripheral configuration. While many new programs popped up, that can allow you to control DPI and some functionality out of for example mouses, they are still not compatible with every device. This is the same for keyboards, and even some headsets that have a few extra features.

If you are fine by having to manage many things that you were often taking for granted, then you are getting set for doing a switch (even if it's partial and for trying and testing). Now, you have to look at the list of native available games, go into Steam, Origin, GoG, and the most common companies and see what they have to offer. If there are some windows only games you can't live without, go to the Wine and Play on Linux websites and see how's the compatibility for your desired titles.

Even if you do all these things and want to switch, remember that you will loose some performance in games, as well as GPU and motherboard features that you would have on Windows. Things like motherboard suites, fan control, etc control won't work unless you find similar Linux applications for that, that you have hardware compatible with. Same with things like Shadowplay, and similar AMD features will be pretty much gone too.

 

I really like Linux, I use some distros at work college and in my personal notebook and HTPC/alt-system. But for my main rig, Windows 8.1, which works noticeably faster and smoother than Windows 7 and can properly run all windows software, no one is forcing you to use the modern UI, you can disable it, boot straight to desktop always and get a replacement start menu, assign new keybinds and get rid of things like the charms menu if for some reason it annoys you.

[Regank]

Windows is by far my favorite operating system. The compatibility with lots of software and video games makes it a great choice. OSX is a very well built operating system that is "pretty" but beyond that there isn't really much. I like to think of OSX as a more simplified computer. I say this because it is widely used by schools and people that don't know much about computers. To me it seems like all the confusing code and behind-the-scenes work is hidden in a maze of pretty programs and simplified graphics. I personally use one for school and part of the reason I would not get one myself is the cost. I know tons of very tech savvy people a Mac which is fine since sometimes using a Mac is easier in colleges, schools and workplaces because of the simplicity and ease especially connecting a printer (lol). I have not had the chance to use Linux so I am not going to say anything about it. Overall I like using a PC because I have grown up on one and I think it can do a lot more than you can on a mac plus, you can build one how you like it and for a lot less money than a Mac  

[jam1234]

I like Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows (7). Never used OS X except once at school, it was ok, but it doesn't really suit my needs!

[Ceatra]

 

Hallo!

Sorry, couldn't find a "Suggestions" section so I'll be doing my thing here and maby It'll be moved to the proper section later.
I've been following your iSwitched series and was wondering if you could do the same but with a Linux distro on a PC for a month instead, and share your experience?
There's not a whole lot of professional Linux videos out there, or, at least they're not so easy to find.

Would be nice with a 3-way comparison in the end, like: Windows vs iOS vs Linux.

I've been using Windows since 95 and I don't feel comfortable with the newer looks. Win7 is getting old, and I don't have a whole lot of interest in Apple products/software.
Though, I've been hearing good things about Linux since like 10 years back, but, I'm afraid of doing a complete switch as last time I used Ubuntu my RAT mouse would work properly.
And maby I missed something, but I wanna be able to play StarCitizen, don't know if they'll add support for it 

Anyhow, I'd love to see a 3-way comparison! 

You german (Or can you speak german)? Than check this forum out  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/156391-german-talk/ . Oh and welcome to the forums

[NeatSquidYT]

I like Windows a lot, but OSX is great for easy-to-useability

[Lord Gaben]

I like Linux for its outstanding stability and security, how open it is and how configurable it is. (X11 is garbage though)

 

Windows is good for the software support but that's it, as an OS security and stability sucks in comparison to Linux

 

Mac is good for the usability and is quite stable and secure, but I hate how closed the hardware is and software is.

[Jimbillroo Digital]

Personally, I prefer Windows. But, it's your decision.

[Guest]

Personally I prefer OSX, I used to run it on my PC as I find it quicker, more intuitive and much cleaner looking, plus if you run it on a Mac its almost impossible to break it (hackintosh is a different matter).

Linux is not for me, I know how it works and how to use it but I don't like the way it works at all, that and it breaks so easily its a joke. I've never managed to get a full system with all my hardware working properly and trying drivers which don't come with the system usually results in a broken mess. Dependencies are a joke too, I mean if an app I install needs a library to work then why the hell does it not just get it for you?

Windows is just Windows, shit for everything and yet its the only OS you can use if you wanna game.

^^

 

OS X is my favorite OS bar-none, and I built my gaming rig with a motherboard and components that specifically are known to work with little to no problems on OS X. So my hackintosh is a little more stable than trying to run it on a computer built before deciding to hackintosh, but even then it's more enjoyable to use than Windows. With Linux, I can survive on it, but it's miserable compared to even Windows. I get the whole open-source warm fuzzy feeling, but when you get right down to it, it's inferior in nearly every respect except customizability and community support.

[Guest]

I think you mean OS X instead of iOs

iOS X

 

*whispers*

the future

[Opcode]

Personally I prefer OSX, I used to run it on my PC as I find it quicker, more intuitive and much cleaner looking, plus if you run it on a Mac its almost impossible to break it (hackintosh is a different matter).

Linux is not for me, I know how it works and how to use it but I don't like the way it works at all, that and it breaks so easily its a joke. I've never managed to get a full system with all my hardware working properly and trying drivers which don't come with the system usually results in a broken mess. Dependencies are a joke too, I mean if an app I install needs a library to work then why the hell does it not just get it for you?

Windows is just Windows, shit for everything and yet its the only OS you can use if you wanna game.

Linux will never break as long as you know what you're doing. Meanwhile unlike any other operating system Linux is just as easy to fix. There's rarely a problem that cannot be resolved with Linux. Also dependencies do indeed resolve themselves. Every time you use aptitude the required dependencies are resolved and you can also use gdebi if you wish to install local packages and automatically resolve dependencies.