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shumadija · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:49 pm **What OS you use?**

OK, I noticed that almost all gamers use combination Windows OS and Mozilla Firefox browser. But, I also noticed there is some "the others".

What, why and how long you use your OS?

[ Added: Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:55 pm ]
/me first. I use Fedora GNU/Linux distribution since Fedora Core 5 version. Before that I used Slackware from 8.1. And before 2004 I used Windows 98 SE.

I chose GNU/Linux OS because they are stabile, secure, modular, powerfull, high customisable, great usage of hardware resources, have services and scripting, have console for geek work and GUI for others, no viruses and worms, no windows, just penguin inside :lol:

bambix · Hardcore Gamer Age: 46 Joined: 19 Jun 2008 Posts: 36

I generally use xp for gaming and debian for just about anything else.
I like penguins.
The other browser is konqueror or lynx

have you tried leopard yet?
I'm no mac fan (putting it mildly) but leopard is pretty cool

shumadija · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:26 am

No, I have only PC in place. I tried Vista in VirtualBox - damn that is truly lazzy OS

With same virtual machine, XP SP3 fly like a charm (using XP for backup mobile phone by syncing with PIM, and other stuff Nokia PC Suite can do).

phlaim · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:56 pm

I use a preinstalled Vista on my laptop, which is the one I use most. It *******, so as soon as I get some time, I'll probably install a Linux version on it too.

Linux ftw! :cool:

bansho · Gamer Deity Age: 53 Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 55

Win XP - some software I need for work requires it. Before it I used to be on Win 2K - the best Win IMHO. :???:

The browser's Opera... :mrgreen:

shumadija · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:17 pm

Hey Bansho, does Opera have something like SnapLinks and AdBlock Plus?

bansho · Gamer Deity Age: 53 Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 55

Zdravo, komšija! :grin:

Opera has a built-in function similar to Snaplinks which shows all the links on a page - it's Links in the Tools menu and the shortcut is CTRL+ALT+L.
And there is a flashblocker too - http://my.opera.com/Lex1/...ock-for-opera-9. Instructions on how to enable it are in the text file inside the archive.

Darrel · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:40 am

I use Windows XP or on the laptop Windows Vista. They are originally installed on the computers, that why I use them.

I use Mozilla Firefox. It is the best Internet browser....maybe Safari is also good, but it is originally for Mac's. I used it several times, but Firefox is easier.

whitedragon3137 · n00b Age: 37 Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 3

I use windows XP, only one i've ever used on my computer

malbus · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:34 am

I have WinXP. I fluctuate between Firefox and Opera for browsers depending on what site I'm on. Some work better in Opera for me and others work better in Firefox.

I used to use MSIE exclusively until version 7 came out. 6 wasn't bad but 7 is the pits.

Dryghnheart · Hardcore Gamer Joined: 09 Sep 2008 Posts: 48

I'm an Opera Pansy - can't do anything till "the fat lady sings." Actually one of my favorite browsers, I've turned most of my clients on to it.

bansho · Gamer Deity Age: 53 Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 55

My hdd caused me some troubles today... :???:

So right now I'm running Slax from a USB flash. And Opera browser, of course.
It's amazingly good combination, I must say. :cool:

MainCore · Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 2:08 am **Right now...**

...I'm using Ubuntu 8.04 and Firefox. I also use Solaris. No Windows whatsoever here.