which OS do you use?

[kityuser]

sadly I`m in the "IT" business, I design processors.

I say sadly because I send too much time infront of a VDU, therefore my enjoyment of both my guitar and my workshop.

However I`m interested in what people you on their "PC".

at work I use SUN Solaris, Windows XP and Ubuntu linux.

At home I use Apple OSX and Fedora Linux (and the wife uses Windows XP).

out of all of them OSX is my preferred environment, Eyecandy and it just works.

Regards

Steve

 

[RogerS]

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out of all of them OSX is my preferred environment, Eyecandy and it just works.

..........

Yes it does, doesn't it Eloquently. Stylishly. Useably.

 

[Smudger]

I use OS X on all home computers and laptops, and Windoze on my machines at work.

OS X is from a different planet, doesn't look like it was designed by an infants' class in a wet playtime and actually works...

 

[frugal]

At home we have a SuSE Linux box that is the Mail/Web/DNS server and gateway. Then a desktop PC with XP and a laptop with Vista.

At work I use another laptop with XP, and remotely login to a bunch of large Solaris nad HP-UX boxes

 

[Chris Knight]

OS X

 

[Neil]

Vista & XP

 

[kityuser]

wow more apple fans than I expected!

smirks off into the corner with his shiny Ipod touch....

Steve

 

[RogerS]

wow more apple fans than I expected!

.......

That's only because they haven't been able to get online due to their OS crashing.

I'll get my coat...... :wink:

 

[tnimble]

At home own linux bases Os, Redhat 7.1 which runs very stable and no need to upgrade and Windows 2000.

At work windows 2000, a server running Redhat 7.3, various custom Linux based OSes.

 

[kafkaian]

Debian and Ubuntu Linux. Nothing else on several servers and PCs at home.

Used to have Windows 2K on a machine up until 18 months ago and Pocket PC on a PDA.

 

[kityuser]

so a resounding success for unix based operating systems then!

and I was expecting more posts along the lines of vista or xp....... :roll:

which is nice.....

Steve

 

[kafkaian]

Those that can do, those that can't do Windows :wink: :lol:

Only kidding! But as a software engineer, I was surprised how many users on a woodworking forum used *nix based systems when I first arrived. However, I have since put it down to a logical appraisal that many on here do what they do out of fierce independence, which not only translates to their practical woodworking abilities but clearly their home I.T. experiences too.

Edit - And if that is your Welsh Springer KU, we are looking to get one too. Based the desire on temperament, size and availability to take the dog for a walk (I understand they need a lot of exercises). How do you find yours?

 

[kityuser]

oh... the dog.... yyyyeeeessssss........

I jest, his name is Fosters and he's actually an english springer (just quite a big one) the from a show line not a working line.


he is gorgeous! and to be quite honest my best mate! not sure where I'd be without the soppy sod!

he eats like a bloody horse.

vet says " lets hope he is the right side of 25Kg"
lifts onto scales
vet says "bloody hell hes 29 Kg, its diet time"

he gets 2 walks a day, normally the evening walk is a 2 mile run with me on the mountain bike...... but he's getting used to that now.

I hate to think what a working one would be like, no scratch that, I know what a working one is like, my sister has a "field spaniel" (working cocker) and he could run all day everyday and not notice!

temperament is brilliant, infact I've yet to meet a bad natured springer.
He does want to play ALL the time, even at 3AM when he sneaks upstairs and onto the bed!
And it has to be said that the old saying is true, Babies and DOGS are f***y magnets (what was that dear..... nothing!....... )

one invaluable bit of advice the breeder gave me, get em used to a cage, they are show dogs after all.
It solved alot of problems.... house training and the like. But we never used it as a punishment and only closed the door at night. (he's got a bed now)

My boys love him to bits, wouldn't change him for the world.

That picture sums up his whole outlook on life! wicked!

Steve

 

[kafkaian]

I edited Springer (for Welsh Springer) but then thought, it could be an English. I can't tell the difference yet.

Thanks for the advice Steve. I want something that won't lend us in court (my mother's Westie is a nasty little biting terrorist, but then he was an abandoned dog so probably had a crap upbringing). Will have to discourage the bed warming though as my wife has set her limits on a dog

Ian

 

[kityuser]

I can assure you the bed warming is not encouraged.

anyhow he has to come upstairs because he helps put the lads to bed...... seriously I`m not kidding!

safe to say my springer would not get anyone in trouble, he's been allowed off the lead right from 12 weeks (oh I remember the day well *sudder*) he's so bloody soppy he wouldn't go for anyone UNLESS they were after the boys or Mrs Kityuser, just the way it should be! IMO


Steve

 

[Slim]

I hate to think what a working one would be like

Mad as a hatter! :lol:

I've got an English springer, bred from working stock. He is the most warmhearted creature, but he can get a little.... excited!

He gets two walks a day, which is not enough. I have had him up in the mountains in Scotland, and he ran up and down them all day long. There is literally no stopping him! If we go on a 15 mile hike, he will run 45 miles, and still want more.

Best friend in the world though.

 

[kityuser]

sounds just like my sisters working spaniel.

good old fosters, he has the heart but hes a show dog.... phew

as I said before, my best mate

2 walks a day isn't enough even for a show springer.

time to break out the bike!

Steve

 

[Digit]

Daftest breed in the world, trust me. Just keep them away from mud, (if you can), they love it. Beautiful family dogs but the house can end up smelling of damp dog.

Roy.

 

[Slim]

They may be full of energy and excitable Roy, but my springer is certainly not daft. The escape plans he has come up with are down right ingenious!

 

[Digit]

I meant daft in the sense that you mentioned Simon, they have got to be one of the most un-appreciated breeds that we have have.

Roy.