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Re: What Operating System Do You Use?

Postby Slotback » Tue May 10, 2011 11:03 pm

I dual boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu (linux distro).
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Re: What Operating System Do You Use?

Postby M.S.M » Sat May 14, 2011 12:11 am

I use Microsoft Windows Xp Home edition and I
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Re: What Operating System Do You Use?

Postby machineman9 » Mon May 23, 2011 1:23 pm

but still Xp its winning this poll

It's also the oldest of the options, which means it has had longer to gain popularity. Not to mention, a lot of people don't bother upgrading (a trend I've noticed on SimV - If people are happy with their rigs, they typically stay there. Only a select few are about getting the latest and greatest)
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Re: What Operating System Do You Use?

Postby Steve M » Mon May 23, 2011 1:31 pm

but still Xp its winning this poll

It's also the oldest of the options, which means it has had longer to gain popularity. Not to mention, a lot of people don't bother upgrading (a trend I've noticed on SimV - If people are happy with their rigs, they typically stay there. Only a select few are about getting the latest and greatest)



From what I've been reading, Windows 8 is already in beta testing. Aero, rumour has it that 8 is to use 64 bit and possibly 128 bit, and Aero Light addresses 32 bit. (Rumour of course)
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Re: What Operating System Do You Use?

Postby HarvesteR » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:44 pm

I'm using Win7 x64 on all my computers here. It's generally fast, it's good-looking, and overall it's not a bother.

I switched my second laptop over to 7 this week also, because I've found that XP has no native support for WPA2 Wi-fi encryption... It wouldn't connect to the net over at my GF's place... So I upped it to 7.

The worst thing about 7 to me, is that MS decided to scrap the very entertaining Space Cader Pinball Game by Maxis for that god-awful Purble Place thing. ;)

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Re: What Operating System Do You Use?

Postby F35LightningII » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:47 pm

The worst thing about 7 to me, is that MS decided to scrap the very entertaining Space Cader Pinball Game by Maxis for that god-awful Purble Place thing. ;)


I agree. Pinball never gets old! :D
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Re: What Operating System Do You Use?

Postby IronHand » Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:01 pm

I much prefer windows 7, better for sim and better in general IMHO. but using vista now. 7 cost money i dont have:)
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Re: What Operating System Do You Use?

Postby CHUCK79 » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:24 pm

I much prefer windows 7, better for sim and better in general IMHO. but using vista now. 7 cost money i dont have:)


I used to run Windows7.....had a PC catastrophy.........the manufacturer wanted to charge me 145 bucks to restore my operating system.......even though the PC was still under warranty......no more Windows 7 for me.....back to Vista........keep those disks around ;)

It is probably a combination of many factors, but it seems like I've had fewer problems with Vista than I did with 7 as far as FSX goes :)
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Re: What Operating System Do You Use?

Postby F35LightningII » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:32 pm

I much prefer windows 7, better for sim and better in general IMHO. but using vista now. 7 cost money i dont have:)


It is probably a combination of many factors, but it seems like I've had fewer problems with Vista than I did with 7 as far as FSX goes :)


That's not surprising. FSX isn't really compatible with Windows 7.
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Re: What Operating System Do You Use?

Postby jeff007 » Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:23 am

I am still using Windows XP SP2....
and even i didn't ever felt the need of switching to any advanced version.. ;)

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Re: What Operating System Do You Use?

Postby Bret jsarena » Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:35 am

Yes right even I haven't think like that, I am also using Windows XP only!!! In windows 7, I felt there is too much problem in compatibility.Because most of the software's like TC are not working on it!! May be Xp is old but i think it is the best!!
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