> Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:24:37 -0500> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:
> [scalug] Survey of OS's> > OS choices and why?
I run Windows Vista Premium SP1 on my new home made computer (Windows Only) #1:
I like the auto backup, gadgets and Software Explorer most of the time (It has
some bugs in it), Windows Mail, Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer.
On my old home made computer (Ham Radio & Linux) #2, I run GRUB in the MBR to
multiboot:
Windows XP SP3: I use it for windows ham radio and astronomy software not
available on Linux (I do astrophotography with a cooled CCD camera).
Ubuntu Desktop: I like the ease of install, large set of programs, KDE,
regular updates, the way it looks and support for it.
Fedora 8: It is ok but no longer my choice. Fedora 9: Has some install
issues, no updates and also no longer my choice.
Paipix (a scientific Debian): Large set of programs, KDE, nice choice pre
installed scientific math and design programs.
PC Linux OS: I like the way the desktop looks, ease of install, It has the
best GRUB splash of all the distros, nice set of programs and ease of use.
Linux Mint: I like the way the desktop looks, easy install, updated
regularly.
Ubuntu Studio: Real time kernel, I am evaluating it for audio tape to CD
conversions.
EaROS: Real time kernel, I am evaluating it for audio tape to CD
conversions.
OpenSUSE: Nice desktop, ease of install, good support and good set of
programs and regular updates.
Posiedon (a scientific Ubuntu): Large set of programs, KDE, nice choice
pre installed scientific math and design programs.
Ulteo: Small footprint, some issues with it accessing its web programs.
Not ready for prime time yet. OS championed by ousted Mandrake CEO.
That's all the OSs that I have currently installed.
I have had 19 installed at one time. Here are some that I recently have taken
off:
Centos, Debian, Freeuc, Freespire, Linspire, Mandriva, Mepis, Scientific
Linux and Minix.
One of these days in the near future I will pick one and get rid of most of the
rest.
It will be based on Denian derivitives (Ubuntu, etc) because of the large
number of programs available and frequent updates.
Debian Etch was not current enough when I had it installed a few months ago and
I had too much difficulty getting my monitor (HDTV)
working on full resolution.
Dave
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