Who uses Linux? Apple? Windows?

Willy · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:12 pm **(#1)**

Well I am just wondering how this site is dispersed. Don't try and convince me to get Linux, because I use Linux (Edit: I have Vista this was a typing Error), I am just wondering what you guys use... I don't know that much about Linux, but from my basic knowledge I am thinking Linux is the name for all the different types? How Windows is for Vista, XP, 7, and so on...
Just vote for whichever ones you have, access too.
Thanks,
Willy

PhotoMaster · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:31 pm **(#2)**

I use Windoze, and had used Mac in college. I am looking forward to using Linux soon.

Griatch · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:35 pm **(#3)**

@Willy
Yes, Linux is the joint name for operating systems using the Linux Kernel. On top of that, various groups then distribute different setups and systems and philosophies; these are referred to as distros, such as Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat etc.

I run Linux AptoSid (Debian SID with a stabilization layer) for all my serious work here.
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Griatch

Willy · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:36 pm **(#4)**

Thanks for all the responses guys, I am just a curious sort of person, and Open Source GIMP apparently goes with Open Source Linux

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4812

Linux, Kubuntu to be specific.

mikethedj4 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 6:25 pm **(#6)**

Linux (Gnome Specifically)
and
Windows Vista (Gonna get the Asus Eee Slate, which uses Windows 7, once released, and when I get enough cash)

I'm gonna get a Macbook Pro (Hopefully from Lockerz Redemption, but when I get enough cash for that I'm also definately getting that, but the 15')

Oregonian · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:06 pm **(#7)**

I use Fedora Linux on my main computer and have Win7 & Fedora Linux on my laptop.

lylejk · **Joined:** Sep 24, 2010 **Posts:** 12850

99.9% Windows (that's why I selected it), but do take Linux GIMP (via VirtualBox VM) out when I have too (mainly for a few plugins that have no GIMP compile like MAZE5 (and I had to compile that one myself; not hard, but it uses it's own special compiler and not the normal one that GIMP likes for Linux) and occasionally I run Texturizer in Linux since it runs more stable then the Windows Version.

2-ton · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:50 pm **(#9)**

I learned Gimp 2.4 on windows xp but have an new macbook and am re-learning Gimp 2.6 on osx. Not much difference in what I use Gimp for, but I haven't learned how to rummage around in the file system on the mac as well as I could on XP.

Willy · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:58 pm **(#10)**

Wow, I can't believe this forum is so diverse... I was expecting a lot of people who use Linux, and maybe 2 Windows users

nixnine · **Posted:** Sat Mar 12, 2011 9:23 pm **(#11)**

I'm a Linux Mint user and probably will be for some time. I like the system and its ease of use. Functions beautifully. The only time I shut it down is when I am trying another OS from cd/usb (yes, I am continually looking, seeing what's out there.

).

I had used windows since before the new millenium -- not very long, i know -- but wanted a little more freedom in the customization of the system and also some cool programs. I really enjoy using my computer for daily work.

Jolie · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:37 am **(#12)**

Use both linux and Windows. Like Linux Mint best of all OS I tried (It makes sense and windows never made sense to me.) but my main computer runs windows and all my programs that I can't do without are on there.

The home folder in Linux vs My documents that is buried in the file system somewhere is a good example of how windows doesn't make sense.

Gms9810 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:27 am **(#13)**

I use XP and Mint, I'm still new to Mint though.

kimppi · **Joined:** Feb 17, 2011 **Posts:** 225

There are currently three PCs in our family, 2 Linuxes (Ubuntu and Xandros) and Win XP. For my own purposes I only use Ubuntu PC, so I only chose that option. My wife and my son use those other PCs. My son also uses Gimp for his MMORPG fan website work.

Theoretically I have Win 7 laptop from my employer, I think I even installed Gimp on that. But I have no time for artistic work during work time.

It's quite wonderful how well Gimp works in so many different OSs.

gerard82 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:33 am **(#15)**

I use Gentoo Linux (7 years now) only.
http://www.gentoo.org/
It is definitely not a "point & click" type of distro.
Installation is purely by CLI.
It is very rewarding though:You get to know your system inside out.And only install what you want.
It is a "rolling distro",once installed regular upgrades keep your system up to date.
Documentation and Forum are unsurpassed.
Gerard.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16200

Windows XP - i won't go to Windows 7 i refuse to .. :lol

I did just 2 weeks ago receive my Ubuntu setup in the snail mail and will
probably wait until i have another system to set it up. So i'll probably run
Ubuntu to compile and Windows to play.

Jolie · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:39 am **(#17)**

Forgot to mention. I got into Linux because of GIMP. :yes

Because of the GIMP community I learned that Linux was for normal people now too. Started with live CDs and found out that it is really good and not hard at all. And ended up installing it on an old computer. :mrgreen:

Gms9810 · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:59 pm **(#18)**

It seems to me that Linux Gimp is way better than Windows Gimp. It seems to look ad work better, but that might be my imagination.

Sorry this isn't worded better, I'm typing with one finger.

Willy · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:00 pm **(#19)**

I wouldn't be suprised by that... GIMP is Open Source, Linux is Open Source... something tells me Windows Wouldn't like open Source Free Software, that competes with Adobe, big company with lots of Money and might support Windows in some way...