Best alternative OS to Windows? Any recommendations?

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  1. Monkey1

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    #21
    Just like many other people, I'd recommend Linux; Ubuntu if you're looking for a good operating system other then Windows.
     
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  2. Lanarkshire IT Services

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    #22
    Hi There

    You can test drive Ubuntu within Windows WITHOUT damaging your current data or partition.

    Check out Wubi

    Works in 98, 2000, XP and Vista

    Regards
     
    Lanarkshire IT Services, Sep 16, 2009 IP
  3. Phooey

    Phooey Active Member

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    #23
    Mac OS X or Ubuntu, hands down.
     
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  4. coco275

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    #24
    Thanks friends! Much appreciated.

    MacOs and Ubuntu look like 2 to try.

    Thanks again.
     
    coco275, Sep 16, 2009 IP
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    #25
    Ubuntu would be a great choice...:D
     
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    #26
    If you opt for Mac OS X then it only runs on Apple-made computers. You cant assemble your own Mac system with off-the-shelf from-the-market parts. Strange that nobody is crying foul or monopoly just as they did for Microsoft bundling IE with Windows.
     
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    #27
    I suggest Linux, becoz it is open source and good one too.
     
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    #28
    This is not entirely true. Since the shift from PPC to Intel chips, OS X has been running on "off-the-shelf from-the-market" PCs. It just needs some tinkering around to get it to work, but it's not that hard if you've already been installing Linux.

    I even know that a personal friend of mine has successfully upgraded/installed to Snow Leopard (and several versions before that) on a PC using only parts bought from the local vendor. As to legal issues and license, I'm sure this is illegal. That's his problem. I'm happy with Kubuntu. :)
     
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  9. NiTS.In

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    #29
    People are pissed because Microsoft has made IE unremovable, Mac also bundles Safari.
     
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  10. nipun5perera

    nipun5perera Greenhorn

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    #30
    why you tell not to use Linux..Linux is the best on open source.i prefer Ubuntu
     
    nipun5perera, Sep 18, 2009 IP
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    #31
    ow Abt Linux Or Mac ??! They Are Also Good But Windows Is The Best b-) Windows With XP SP2 b-)
     
    vinucool5, Sep 18, 2009 IP
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    #32
    I would definitely go with a mac, but my first choic is windows
     
    SFNUM8, Sep 18, 2009 IP
  13. MUSTANSIR LAKDA

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    #33
    As new member, I am learning a lot of advice/recommendation on best alternative OS to Windows. This is very best forum indeed! Kind regards....
     
    MUSTANSIR LAKDA, Sep 18, 2009 IP
  14. vinucool5

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    Yeah I Am A New Member As Well ! I Really Have Learned A Lot !
     
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    #36
    OSX for the win, forever!
     
    KontaxMarketing, Sep 18, 2009 IP
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    #37
    my vote is for MAC..it has some great visual things.
     
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    #38
    You can't just say that and not give any reason...
     
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    #39
    Try Ubuntu!
     
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    #40
    Maybe you could try Ubuntu (Linux)
    It can run Windows applications via WINE
     
    Charybdis, Sep 20, 2009 IP
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