Thread: POLL: Which OS?

You don't need a poll...
The majority of users are running a M$ OS, simply because the lion's share of the apps that are useful in the car run on a Windows OS.

the vast majority of people on here are using Win XP.

I'm willing to bet on it...

I know most people are using MS OS. I was curious if people were using Win 98 frequently, Win 2000 or Win XP. Op sys isn't something that people often specify in their install posts (or other posts for that matter). I'm a mac user now (for about the last 7 years steadily) but I have a copy of Win 98 laying around. I'm debating between buying a mac mini (and dealing with the lack of software, although more and more is sprouting up every day) and building my own pc. I manage MS server @ work and troubleshoot XP machines but other than that, I've been out of the MS loop. So if 98 has serious flaws when it comes to carputers, I'd like to know and I wasn't able to get enough info ing to push me over the edge either way.

I appreciate the feedback.

Originally Posted by tjsharktank

I was curious if people were using Win 98 frequently, Win 2000 or Win XP. I'm debating between buying a mac mini (and dealing with the lack of software, although more and more is sprouting up every day) and building my own pc.

XP all the way. I think the overwhelming number of front-ends written for Windows-based operating systems is a dominating factor. While many users may choose XP (or any other M$ OS) simply because it's what they're familiar with, there are other users who will go with M$ because they want to use a specific front-end.

There's nothing wrong with Windows 98, except . . . well, that it's Windows 98. It should be buried and left for dead IMHO. At the very least go with 2K if not XP.

Since you mentioned that you're a Mac guy, why not get a Core-based system and dual boot OS X and XP? Yes, that makes using your existing 98 license a moot issue, but XP is a far better choice, if for no other reason than superior USB support.

Well, as a Mac girl I REALLY, REALLY want an intel based mac mini. Unfortunately, its just a matter of finances. They are still pretty pricey, even used. With an education discount (i.e. lifetime student of crap discount), it is $550ish new. I've searched and searched for a used intel based mini but haven't been able to find one cheaper. In fact, everyone is bundled **** with it that I don't need and upping the price. It's those damn mac vs pc commercials, I swear!

Apart from my car & my laptop, I run linux on everything. I only keep windows (XP) on the former two because of sotware compatibility. There just isn't enough specialized carputer software for operating systems other than windows. I'd love to see more apps written with cross-platform intentions, but for now I've resigned to cozying up to the Windows crowd. RoadRunner is just too tempting to give up.

Originally Posted by tjsharktank

Well, as a Mac girl

Oops!

That's what I get for not looking at your avatar.