Which one do you prefer?

braveheart · 25 Sep 2009 at 15:45

Windows XP SP1/SP2?
Windows Vista 32/64?
Windows 7 32/64?
Mac OS X ?
Linux ?

I just wonder which one do you prefer and why people prefer Windows 7 over Vista? cos of mess up in Vista and need some improvemenet include speed time for boot up in W7? Im looking at both Vista and W7 - some are same but some change like face lift and clean it up in Windows 7 with optional install in feature if you need to use. I looked at both but seem wee bit change nothing big new dont you think? MS may admit there some problem in Windows 7 later time after October 22

theheyes · 25 Sep 2009 at 16:20

If you're buying now go for Windows 7. There is little reason to go with Vista unless you want an OS that has been around for a while and has two service packs.

Guest2 · 25 Sep 2009 at 16:50

None of them.

Windows XP SP3

It does everything i need. Cant really see the point in upgrading OS to Vista/Windows 7 if you are having no issues with XP. When/If i get new hardware (still on 939) i will upgrade to a newer OS

JessicaD · 28 Sep 2009 at 20:16

Theheyes,

Thank you for your support of Windows 7! Have you pre-ordered your copy of Win 7 yet? If you are planning on purchasing Windows 7 when it is released it may be helpful to know you don't have to wait until October to reserve your copy of Win 7! You can pre-order your copy of Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional today. For more information, see the Windows 7 Pre-Order offer page here: http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/buy/offers/pre-order-ended.aspx

Also, if you are currently a student you may qualify for the $30 upgrade to Windows 7. For more information, please go here: http://windows7.digitalriver.com/st...=IIqm7AoBAiMAAGKgLTYAAABE&rests=1254165355608

Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team

marley82 · 28 Sep 2009 at 20:18

Windows 7 X64. I still have XP sp3 in dual boot thou,

theheyes · 28 Sep 2009 at 22:28

JessicaD said:
Theheyes,

Thank you for your support of Windows 7! Have you pre-ordered your copy of Win 7 yet?

Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team

Yes I have actually, and I've also bought a Technet subscription so you've got plenty of money out of me recently!

Kennysevenfold · 28 Sep 2009 at 22:34

Windows Vista 64

RJC · 28 Sep 2009 at 22:50

Vista 64bit

Craigius · 29 Sep 2009 at 09:02

Vista 64bit

Shadows1990 · 29 Sep 2009 at 09:14

Windows 7 64-bit.

Although, close behind that is Vista 64-bit.

NathanE · 29 Sep 2009 at 09:26

If I was building a new PC tomorrow my preferred OS would be Windows 7.

memyselfandi · 29 Sep 2009 at 09:40

If I was building a new system now then I'd probably go with Windows 7 based on my experiences with the RC, (and before Jessica jumps in I have three copies of Win 7 on pre-order already thank you

).

I'm currently running XP and Vista and in their current release state they're both fine but for a new build you might as well go for the new version.

Of course problems will be found with it after release, it's a large software product and theres a limit on the amount of testing that can happen before release.

Mac OSX and Linux ... they both have their places, I have a Mac Mini which I use a lot and like it too but the EULA prevents running the OS on non-Apple hardware ... Linux I use on servers instead of desktops.

lokkers · 29 Sep 2009 at 18:13

Windows 7 x64 (having "upgraded" from Vista x64).

I ran XP x64 on my laptop for a day earlier this year, and went back to Vista. XP was good for its time, but it's definitely time to move on!