Windows, Linux, or Mac, and why.

Anything but Windows, because it is most proprietary.

Windows....cuz I said so.

windows b/c I use it! DUH LOL :D plus you look into a screen..which is like a window and plus the other names sound wierd LOL

I like your reasoning Andrew, concise & to the point

Windows, because I have tried Linux Ubunto Hoary Hegehog or whatever it is called and I can not understand it. I am considering trying Puppy Linux (weighs in at around 60 MB, and I always wanted a dog :) ) but in the meantime Windows suits me fine. I think you have to be clever to use Linux. Thats why I use Windows.

Thanks Lauren...I like my reasoning also...except for that "duh" idk why I used it...not apart of my vocabulary...

I have never tried Linux, I think it sounds too complicated for someone who just wants an OS and doesn't want to spend days figuring out how to get it working... good for tech heads but not for everyday users I imagine. I gave Windows the flick in favour of OSX and have never looked bakc... Macs OS has it's flaws but nothing as sever as the trouble I had with Windows, especially their infamous "security updates". Viruses could be a pain occassionally too, don't get them anymore.

Those who are good with command line love Linux, Mac based OS are great for graphics, but Bill Gates made sure to have a great monopoly going with windows...which is actually not the best...very hackable, lots of security holes, easily compromised...but...everything runs on windows...certain things run on Mac and Linux...although since Linux is open, more apps are becomming available.

Everyone gripes about Windows but if you keep it updated it is very stable. I have used XP since it came out and have no problems and believe me I thrash an OS.

Haven't used Linux, so can't speak to it. Equally comfortable w/both Mac & Windows, personal preference is for the Mac. A) as Sam said... it's a rare virus that gets written for the Mac. B) I feel it's more user friendly, easier to navigate in general. C) I can "acquire" certain things I can't afford to pay through the nose for...

I can agree with Animaniactoo on reasoning.

well things seam to be moving ever closer towards common reference computing where you will be soon able to install whatever OS you like on your box regardless of its origin - you'll even be able to run OSX or Linux on your sony playstation 3 when that appears so I think lines will start getting blurred real quick and mr gates monopoly may start to crumble at the edges a little. at the very least it will give many pc users the chance to see what they have been missing by having dual boot machines :-)

BTW - your initial question is the proverbial loaded gun in a forum and is right up there with theology for bringing out the trolls and zealots from the woodwork so good luck with that one! :-)

ER...well I've only really used Windows. My only experience with Apple was the IIGs, so I really can't comment.

Incidentally....is Windows more stable as XP version 2 with or without security updates?

Stable, Windows & XP - there's 3 words you dont often see strung together in a sentence :-)

I could also argue that Linux is best, because most distributions are free.

well if we are using monetary values as a rationale then thats windows slipping into last place again :-)

Why do you think I started this thread?

I get a kick out of the Gates empire ultimately collapsing...like he should care...he already has all the money. What? He won't be able to buy GM or Ford?

Well, if money is an issue, like Cat said...there are ways to aquire what you need.

Yes there are mainly two (in a worldly sense) guns and money.