I'm thinking of buying a new computer

[Malice]

Dude no one can touch Unix/Linux. The group that created it always keeps improving it as a matter of fact most people who use that OS contribute to the further development of the OS. People just keep adding on to the general architecture of the OS.

I am not a Unix/Linux person, but I completely understand its design and its a damn impressive OS... Unfortunately its not for the feint of heart.

 

[wiegeabo]

Technically it has a Unix/BSD implementation of the kernel. This is built upon from there. It has undergone a bit of work

The newest version has UNIX 03 certification.

 

[explode7]

I am not a Unix/Linux person, but I completely understand its design and its a damn impressive OS... Unfortunately its not for the feint of heart.

Dude I had to work with that OS and it isn't just one of them. There are like 50 Linux OS each one an improvement from the other with different kernel versions for better stability. The ones I had to work with in school were Red Hat 9, Fedora Core 5 and Knoppix. It had others that I saw but didn't work on which were called Suse and Mandrake. But Linux is a pretty insane OS and no OS in the world can touch it but they can try.

 

[explode7]

And to stay on topic. I agree with the person on building your own computer. Its alot cheaper and not to mention you can customize to your liking which is the best part rather than settling for some over expensive proprietary system such as Dell, IBM ect...

 

[Malice]

Dude I had to work with that OS and it isn't just one of them. There are like 50 Linux OS each one an improvement from the other with different kernel versions for better stability. The ones I had to work with in school were Red Hat 9, Fedora Core 5 and Knoppix. It had others that I saw but didn't work on which were called Suse and Mandrake. But Linux is a pretty insane OS and no OS in the world can touch it but they can try.

I have my Ubuntu CD's next to me and have used RedHat and Slackware...
You comment about touching it is very subjective...
Depends what you want from it simply put.

 

[Malice]

And to stay on topic. I agree with the person on building your own computer. Its alot cheaper and not to mention you can customize to your liking which is the best part rather than settling for some over expensive proprietary system such as Dell, IBM ect...

If the person is ok with not having a "support" contract on the PC and is willing to load it and put it together...That is by far the best way to go to it.

I will most likely build myself a new PC in the next 6 months or so.

 

[explode7]

I have my Ubuntu CD's next to me and have used RedHat and Slackware...
You comment about touching it is very subjective...
Depends what you want from it simply put.

Oh yeah I forgot about Ubuntu. I used that as well. But I never really liked that one. It didn't offer much features as the others though.

 

[jaguarr]

I am thinking of getting a Mac, but to get one new, they are just significantly more expensive.

Macs are not significantly more expensive. That is an old wive's tale that USED to be true. However, if you start configuring machines with similar specifications and software on the Windows side, you'll quickly find that Macs are usually very comparable or sometimes even better priced. Just because you can't buy a POS $300 Mac doesn't mean that Windows boxes are cheaper across the board.

jag

 

[jaguarr]

Technically it has a Unix/BSD implementation of the kernel. This is built upon from there. It has undergone a bit of work

Leopard is fully certified UNIX compliant, BTW.

jag

 

[Malice]

Macs are not significantly more expensive. That is an old wive's tale that USED to be true. However, if you start configuring machines with similar specifications and software on the Windows side, you'll quickly find that Macs are usually very comparable or sometimes even better priced. Just because you can't buy a POS $300 Mac doesn't mean that Windows boxes are cheaper across the board.

jag

True, I can build a machine quite cheaper than I buy a machine from Dell.
Looking at apple, they are quite a bit cheaper then they used to be.

 

[jaguarr]

True, I can build a machine quite cheaper than I buy a machine from Dell.
Looking at apple, they are quite a bit cheaper then they used to be.

Yes, building a machine is obviously the cheapest approach. But unless you're looking to buy the cheapest computer you can and don't care if it's a piece of crap or not, Apple's pricing is very comparable and competitive these days.

jag

 

[Malice]

These are my obvious suggestions.
If you are not savvy enough to build your own computer and to be able to load your PC with software ect...I suggest buying a mainstream PC from Dell, HP...etc...Because of the support you can get from it.

If you do, I suggest getting a geek to help you clean it off of garbage software the moment you turn it on...and have it patched, and get a valid AV and Spyware software on it.

Once that is done, then you can play on it.

If you are saavy enough to build it and load an OS on it on your own, then I say go that route.

 

[black_dust]

Ive always built my pcs, for the reasons of its less expensive, you get what you want, and when it comes to updating certain parts you know what you want and how to do it, so it becomes cheaper again in not buy and whole new pc again 5 years down the line.

 

[Kable24]

Unix/Linux is great, but NOT user friendly. So if you are not too technical...its NOT an option

I will agree 100% with that statement. I hated my Linux classes when I was in school. When you have been using Windows since the mid 90's and all of a sudden are given Linux, it's a huge change in direction.
I think I'm one of the few who actually crashed a Linux distro too...haha

 

[explode7]

Talking about building pc's does anyone know when the Quad Core's are slated for release and their pricing?

 

[Malice]

Talking about building pc's does anyone know when the Quad Core's are slated for release and their pricing?

Quad Cores are already out.
Link

 

[Superman]

OK, First I want to thank all of you for your input.

Now it's time you guys told me how bad I messed up. I went and bought an "Acer" computer. It was in my price range and it had most of what I wanted.

So come on and tell me how bad this thing is and how I could have done better.

 

[Malice]

OK, First I want to thank all of you for your input.

Now it's time you guys told me how bad I messed up. I went and bought an "Acer" computer. It was in my price range and it had most of what I wanted.

So come on and tell me how bad this thing is and how I could have done better.

Who knows....depends on the cost of the Acer and what you got?

 

[D4rkShaDoWz]

Think of it like this.

With a Dell, Acer, HP, or Sony machine, your limited to Windows.

With a Mac, you get the best of both worlds by dual-booting or even erasing the OSX completely

 

[Malice]

Stop making this a Mac or PC thing...

 

[explode7]

OK, First I want to thank all of you for your input.

Now it's time you guys told me how bad I messed up. I went and bought an "Acer" computer. It was in my price range and it had most of what I wanted.

So come on and tell me how bad this thing is and how I could have done better.

Dude you really did **** up badly. I can't describe further how much you have messed up online. Words can't describe how badly you screwed up here buddy.

 

[explode7]

Quad Cores are already out.
Link

Yeah I know about the intel quad cores. They have been out for months now. I was really referring to the amd quad cores code named barcelona.

 

[jaguarr]

Who knows....depends on the cost of the Acer and what you got?

Yeah, pretty much. Though, I will admit than Acer would not have been my first choice.

jag

 

[Superman]

Hey, How do you clean a flatscreen? Is there anything special I should know or can I use a damp cloth?

I can't find anything about cleaning it in the book that came with it and this is my first flatscreen.

 

[jaguarr]

Hey, How do you clean a flatscreen? Is there anything special I should know or can I use a damp cloth?

I can't find anything about cleaning it in the book that came with it and this is my first flatscreen.

A slightly damp, lint-free, very soft cloth should work fine. They do make a solution specifically for cleaning LCD screens that usually comes with a nice, soft cloth just for the purpose. Do NOT use something like Windex or anything with an alcohol or ammonia base as it will cloud the finish on the screen.

jag