OSX vs Windows vs Linux

[Jsmith2211]

Just now, RorzNZ said:

No I mean it refreshes automaticially

And if it doesn't?

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, Joelsome said:

And if it doesn't?

It always does. If it doesnt then just go back and forward.

[Tiberiusisgame]

43 minutes ago, Joelsome said:

Linux... specifically Ubuntu and puppy for old systems. Which do you prefer?

Hammer vs screwdriver vs ruler. Which is best?

 

the right tool for the job, friend. 

[SansVarnic]

1 hour ago, LtStaffel said:

1. This belongs in the operating systems section
2. It needs a poll
3. It needs to say it has a poll
4. I'm sure there are other threads already existing that are like this
5. If it is just what we prefer and is therefore all opinion-based, then it actually belongs in the off-topic section

1. Not really
2. Not necessary, the OP can chose to post this question in the manner they feel best.
3. That is suggested but not required.
4. There is somewhere but more than likely old, posting in it would be considered necroing the topic which is not allowed.
5. Yes and No but as it is this time its best suited in the Off topic Section.

1 hour ago, Joelsome said:

1 sorry, how do you move threads?

2 make one?

3 it doesn't have a poll so why would I lie

4 does that matter?

5 so which is it? Operating system or off topic. Make your mind up!

1. You Do not Move Topics, Moderators do.
2. See in my spoiler; 
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3. Does not matter you do not have to include a Poll.

4. Same as ^^^ above.

5. This would best be in Off-Topic. - Of which I have moved for you. 

1 hour ago, firelighter487 said:

if we start resurrecting old threads there will be complaining also. 

 

yeah, simple programs work, but most games... nope... 

vmware with hardware accelerated low level-acces to gpu would also work. but as far as i'm aware that doesn't exist yet. 

Resurrecting Old Threads is known as Necroing, this is of course against the Community Standards.

[Ertman]

I use Windows and MacOS on a regular basis. I also dabble with Linux. 

 

I like Ike the concept of Linux quite a bit, but I find the execution is incomplete and it doesn't quite work as right as it should.

 

Windows is pretty easy to setup, I don't run into much problems, and it's got really good legacy support.

 

MacOS is my favourite to use. I don't really rank it significantly higher than Windows. While I find it easy and enjoyable to use, and has some pretty useful features, it doesn't have the same software support as Windows.

 

Honestly I think the OS have gotten good enough that  it's just preference and needs that really determine which OS is better for any given individual.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

I prefer Windows -> MacOS -> Linux

 

I get asked this a lot since I study Computing Science and my answer has always been that I'm the sort of person who wants to have a refined OS, even for development as it's going to be used as a daily driver. I'm doing a Psychology Minor so I need productivity apps like Microsoft Office. I will not compromise for Libre Office which comes preloaded to Ubuntu and many applications on Linux in general don't feel refined at all. I get it since they're all open sourced, but it's not my cup of tea. 

 

MacOS is second as getting it to work on any of my machines have been wildly unsuccessful. I've been using Windows since I was 5, hence why it's still on top. 

 

I still use Ubuntu when I need to. But it's just not going to be used as a daily. 

[Ashleyyyy]

2 hours ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

I prefer Windows -> MacOS -> Linux

 

I get asked this a lot since I study Computing Science and my answer has always been that I'm the sort of person who wants to have a refined OS, even for development as it's going to be used as a daily driver. I'm doing a Psychology Minor so I need productivity apps like Microsoft Office. I will not compromise for Libre Office which comes preloaded to Ubuntu and many applications on Linux in general don't feel refined at all. I get it since they're all open sourced, but it's not my cup of tea. 

 

MacOS is second as getting it to work on any of my machines have been wildly unsuccessful. I've been using Windows since I was 5, hence why it's still on top. 

 

I still use Ubuntu when I need to. But it's just not going to be used as a daily. 

if you have enough ram in our computers, you can just run a Windows vm in linux for office. i get it, not a great solution, but it works for me. 

[JoeCoke]

Linux would be my OS of choice if there was actually some software. And OSX... Just no. Windows is the only option for me.

[Ashleyyyy]

52 minutes ago, 2Buck said:

Linux would be my OS of choice if there was actually some software. And OSX... Just no. Windows is the only option for me.

some software? what software?

[JoeCoke]

23 minutes ago, firelighter487 said:

some software? what software?

Y'know, software. Like some actually usable video editing software. All Adobe stuff is missing too. Games would be nice too. Game maker is also not on Linux which is a huge drawback for me. Studio One also isn't on Linux and Wine barely works. Love Linux, there's just not enough support. It's getting better though, so hopefully in like five years I might find it usable. Hopefully. Until then I guess I'll be staying on Windows 7.

 

 

 

 

also id have to give up winamp which i wont do

[Sauron]

18 hours ago, RorzNZ said:

Mac OS X. Give me any computer and I'll put it on there.

 

You have my attention

[Sauron]

2 minutes ago, 2Buck said:

Y'know, software. Like some actually usable video editing software. All Adobe stuff is missing too. Games would be nice too. Game maker is also not on Linux which is a huge drawback for me. Wine also barely works. Love Linux, there's just not enough support. It's getting better though, so hopefully in like five years I might find it usable. Hopefully. Until then I guess I'll be staying on Windows 7.

also id have to give up winamp which i wont do

KDEnlive isn't bad actually, even compared to some of the cheaper commercial options. Honestly if it weren't for games I would personally have no reason to use windows, and I do quite a variety of things on my computers as a hobbyist and student. But of course, it all depends on what you need - if you specifically have to use Adobe software it's harder.

[JoeCoke]

3 minutes ago, Sauron said:

KDEnlive isn't bad actually, even compared to some of the cheaper commercial options. Honestly if it weren't for games I would personally have no reason to use windows, and I do quite a variety of things on my computers as a hobbyist and student. But of course, it all depends on what you need - if you specifically have to use Adobe software it's harder.

Oh wow, that actually looks solid. I never knew it existed. Back when I tried to switch, Openshot is all I could find and it wasn't much better than Windows Movie Maker.

 

 

But that still leaves Studio One and Gamemaker, as well as many games I wouldn't be able to get working. Gimp is amazing for image editing, but it still doesn't have page rotating and good pen sensitivity so it's a lot worse than photoshop for drawing. I don't draw, but my brother does and he's in the same boat as me, wants to switch but can't.

 

If I could get studio one and gamemaker running on Linux, I'd just build a second gaming PC and stream from it with in house streaming on Linux, that'd be amazing and seamless!

[Guest]

37 minutes ago, Sauron said:

 

You have my attention

**** Give me X86 architechure and I'll put it on there.

[Jsmith2211]

1 hour ago, 2Buck said:

Oh wow, that actually looks solid. I never knew it existed. Back when I tried to switch, Openshot is all I could find and it wasn't much better than Windows Movie Maker.

 

 

But that still leaves Studio One and Gamemaker, as well as many games I wouldn't be able to get working. Gimp is amazing for image editing, but it still doesn't have page rotating and good pen sensitivity so it's a lot worse than photoshop for drawing. I don't draw, but my brother does and he's in the same boat as me, wants to switch but can't.

 

If I could get studio one and gamemaker running on Linux, I'd just build a second gaming PC and stream from it with in house streaming on Linux, that'd be amazing and seamless!

Hey openshot is great!

[Sauron]

2 hours ago, RorzNZ said:

**** Give me X86 architechure and I'll put it on there.

[Drak3]

2 hours ago, RorzNZ said:

**** Give me X86 architechure and I'll put it on there.

How about a virtual machine in Hyper-V?

[JoeCoke]

1 hour ago, Joelsome said:

Hey openshot is great!

Not when you're trying to replace premiere.

[Guest]

44 minutes ago, Drak3 said:

How about a virtual machine in Hyper-V?

I don't like the performance of virtualisation. You could do it.

[Drak3]

Just now, RorzNZ said:

I don't like the performance of virtualisation. You could do it.

Hyper-V is a type-1 hypervisor, it's CPU performance is about as close to metal one can get without using KVM. However, OSX doesn't play nicely (or at all) in Type-1 hypervisors, other than Parallels for Mac.

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Drak3 said:

Hyper-V is a type-1 hypervisor, it's CPU performance is about as close to metal one can get without using KVM. However, OSX doesn't play nicely (or at all) in Type-1 hypervisors, other than Parallels for Mac.

Nice to know. I still like my OS nice and native

[Drak3]

Just now, RorzNZ said:

Nice to know. I still like my OS nice and native

Hey, you wanted x86. HyperV is x86.

[Guest]

Just now, Drak3 said:

Hey, you wanted x86. HyperV is x86.

If you are going to be like that the original idea was to put OS X on any hardware.

[Drak3]

Just now, RorzNZ said:

If you are going to be like that the original idea was to put OS X on any hardware.

How about on this?

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157731&Tpk=asrock j4205-itx

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, Drak3 said:

How about on this?

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157731&Tpk=asrock j4205-itx

Should be fine. Maybe a kext for the audio. I'll look into it :), stay tuned in the build subforum.