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| Aidan |
 Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 10:07 am Post subject: Which Operating System Do You Use? |
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The title kind of says it all really...
I was wondering which operating system people here, on BloggerTalk, use. There are so many arguments for and against different operating systems which often lead to heated debates, well, in my household anyway (mainly between my brother and I).
I am using Ubuntu 7.04 dual booted with XP Home (which very rarely gets turned on).
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| sapphiresilver |
| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm using Windows XP. I'm seriously thinking about switching to a Mac next time I buy a computer. |
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| Shadeofgray |
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Mac all the way, I used windows all while I was growing up but I am so glad I switched to mac
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| AndyD |
| Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 7:15 am Post subject: |
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| I use windows XP right now. However, I too am thinking about getting a mac the next time I buy a computer. |
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| Shadeofgray |
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| crazymomKJ |
| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject: mac/xp |
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| I am using my laptop until late june when I can finally move and set my Mac back up. I love my Mac so much more than the laptop. |
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| Aidan |
| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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It is interesting to see the spread of people, mainly who use Mac and Windows.
One reason why I really like Linux is how everything is open-source. People say that some of the free alternatives to some Windows programs aren't as good, but to be honest I don't notice and difference.
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| holyrebelion |
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| Shadeofgray |
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That's ok Rose, I use OS X because Apple put it on my computer 
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| Zhuli |
| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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I use Windows XP, but mostly with open source software i.e Firefox, the Gimp etc.
I'm getting really interested in Ubuntu, but I don't know if it would be user-friendly enough. |
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| sapphiresilver |
| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what kinds of accessibility features the Mac has? Does it have a screen reader or screen magnifier? Windows has one, but it's not very good.
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| Aidan |
| Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 11:32 am Post subject: |
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To be honest Zhuli when I first started using Ubuntu I didn't really have any problems getting used to doing basic things. There were one or two little tasks which I couldn't figure out how to do, however, the Ubuntu Forums are a really helpful place.
I would definitely say that it is user friendly, I suppose their 'slogan' if you wish to call it, says it all, "Linux for Human Beings".
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