What kind of computer do you use?

C · #1 07-15-2002, 07:29 AM

Do you use a desktop? Laptop? What Operating System?

I just want to see what kind of users are out there.

I have an iBook laptop running Mac OS X.

C · #2 07-15-2002, 07:29 AM

Do you use a desktop? Laptop? What Operating System?

I just want to see what kind of users are out there.

I have an iBook laptop running Mac OS X.

Vin · #3 07-15-2002, 02:07 PM

YES! Go Mac! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] I have an iMac with OS 8.6. I know it's not the most up-to-date, but it does the job.

(Now we get swamped by the Windows users....)

Stewey · #4 07-15-2002, 05:11 PM

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(Now we get swamped by the Windows users....)

Yes, and rightly so... [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Seriously, despite the nifty new flat-screen Imac, Mac is dying. I expect it to be extinct within five years, which is unfortunate because the operating system is indeed leaps & bounds ahead of crappy Windows.

I myself have a 3 1/2 year-old Packard Bell. It's never given me any trouble in that time, but now that I'm so used to my superfast work computer, I can see that my own is no longer up to speed, pardon the pun. Most likely, my next computer will be a Dell, as they're probably the best PC currenly available (despite that annoying "Dude, you're getting a Dell!" guy).

luvnaturism · #5 07-15-2002, 05:13 PM

We have 1 iMac running OS 9.1. It's stable for resident programs, but crashes a lot when we get out on the net. It's about to have 9.5 and X installed.

A second iMac (the one 1 use) already has 9.5 and X. 9.5 seems very stable with older programs, but doesn't run everything that 9.1 would handle. X is wonderful for Internet use - I've only had 1 time when a program hung up, and then the operating system remained stable. I just quiet the affected program and restarted it. The downside is that my printer won't work with X (it does with 9.5) until I install an expensive upgrade, and my CD burner doesn't work at all.

My laptop runs Windows ME. It's got several quirks that took a while to figure out, and is generally clunkier to us (things that are done in 1 or 2 clicks on a Mac take 3 or 4). However, it's far more stable than my previous laptop with Windows 98, and it runs like lightening on the Internet.

David77 · #6 07-15-2002, 06:06 PM

I do not use a computer for my posting here, but use WEBTV from the Microsoft Network for posting, for e-mail, for searching the web and constructing my web pages, as well as useing a scanner and printer. Most people do not know about WEBTV and that's most unfortunate, as I find it is excellent. I believe that many more people would use it if they knew about it. It never crashes! With rebate, it costs $65. to purchase. I view it on my 27 inch TV screen, while I am comfortable in my recliner, viewing and typing from across the room. Great print, and really large glorious pictures. Great life! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

vintagecarguy · #7 07-16-2002, 09:23 AM

I use a Sega Dreamcast,no expensive computer to pay for means more money to spend on classic cars.

#8 07-16-2002, 11:20 AM

Vintage car guy... Off the subject but I have a 1971 Impala convertible that is taking up space in my garage.Could it be considered a classic? I'm having a hard time deciding whether to keep it or sell itsince I have owned it since it was new .Any advice? [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif[/img]

Vin · #9 07-16-2002, 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by Dukhat:
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Seriously, despite the nifty new flat-screen Imac, Mac is dying. I expect it to be extinct within five years....[/qb]

Ah, but people have been saying that about the Mac for what... almost 20 years now? Bill Gates' wishful thinking. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Seriously, I don't really expect the Mac to go anywhere anytime soon. The move to a Unix basis for OS X, I think, guarantees it a future. Even if Apple goes belly-up, the OS would survive as a front-end for Unix.

I also have a Windows 98 machine at home and use one at work. They get the job done. I've resisted upgrading the home machine simply because I have a problem with giving Microsoft any more money. And given how buggy their OS is, I don't think they have any right to require that I re-authenticate every time I have to reload an application.

But that's just my two cents' worth.... [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Take care,
Vin

SirronD · #10 07-16-2002, 10:23 PM

I have 3 primary computers that I use (software is my vocation and my hobbie).

My main system is a IBM T20 laptop (Intel PII 700 - 384KB memory, 40GB drive) with gentoo linux (v1.2). The primary "server" in my home network setup is a system-max (generic brand) (AMD Athlon 1.2Ghz - 512KB memory, 160GB drives). I use Mandrake Linux (v8.2) on that system. I also have an old WinBook laptop (PII 266) that I use as a print server. This also uses Mandrake Linux (v8.2)

The IBM thinkpad is my favorite. The keyboard includes a "touchpoint" (button) mouse which sits between "G", "H", and "B". This setup allows me to type and mouse almost simultaneously. I never need to leave the keyboard to move the cursor. I'm using the thinkpad 95% of the time that I use a computer in my home.