Recently due to a fellow bloggers, Riakunix, suggestion I tried to use the open source OS Linux. I have been a Windows user for many years now, in fact since I started using a computer that is what I have used, because of this fact moving over to something like Linux was a tough chore to get used to. If you are like me and have gotten used to a set fleet of programs and apps at your disposal, Linux is not something you should take lightly. Most Windows applications will not work under Linux.
I would comment on Apple’s OS X but I have yet to have the chance to try it for myself. I currently run Windows 7, the replacement to the former “Vista” though pretty much the same thing disguised by a clever marketing trick. As i was able to experiance Linux and what it had to offer for the breif few days I ran it…all the while I thought. What OS do most otaku use on a day to day basis?
Of course the first place searched was the al mighty google. Nothing came up, which is the reason…I am writing this article. Though I cannot speak for every otaku on the interwebs I can speak for myself and my reasoning for using Windows.
As a “Self Proclaimed” otaku to an extent I like to dabble in many things. I play MMO games, I have been through my share of dating sims, and played a good bit of RPG games. Game creators make games for Windows because it is the most common operating system currently on the market, and until someone overthrows the mighty Microsoft (Which might be sooner than you think) it will remain as such. Until that time I like to be able to play my games with ease and lack of compatibility issues.
Another reason I stick to Windows is routine. I am a man of routines I like to think, I have done something for so long I think nothing of it…and its hard to break me of things I have gotten used to. Windows being one of those things. I am not into all that security, programming errors, or “Bill Gates is the Devil” nonsense. I have yet to have serious issues with my computer and my internet experience. The viruses I have come across over the years have been self induced through my own stupidity. Programming errors and hiccups are common, but all operating system have their share, maybe some less than others. Last but not least I do not use my operating system because Bill Gates told me to……..*Mind gets taken over* Bill…Gates….KING….Bill…..Gates…KING….Bill….Gates….KING…..FOREVER!…………..WTF!?….what the hell just happened O_O. Ah, anyway, please share your thought on your operating system preference, what do you look for in a good operating system? Also mention some of the things that each operating offers to your Anime, Manga, and all things Asian passion.
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I used Ubuntu Linux since I didn’t played that much games and only was interested in surfing internet and watching anime. Ubuntu was more than good, didn’t require to install all those annoying drivers for sound, graphic and motherboard cards (just like Windows 7 now) and was user friendly. Only problem was I couldn’t install Photoshop, it didn’t support my wireless adapter and couldn’t install programs/games that are required for my normal computer life.
Other than that Linux is good for people that want security and only to surf, watch or listen on their PC.
I did like not having install tons of drivers on Linux. I was comparing the installation process and Linux was SOOO much easier to install, but in the end I have to stick with Windows for the program support.
I’ve been a Windows user all my life too. I currently run Windows 7 as well and I’ve never really had too many problems.
I guess I run windows simply because I started with it, and I don’t really feel like switching to Mac and having to accustom myself when Windows is doing perfectly well for me.
Windows 7 is pretty and it has been fixed up a good bit since Vista I think, but then again I never had much issue with Vista either to be honest.
Windows since I was a kid. I would use Apple’s OS, but that would be when I’ve got a Mac xD.
Linux isn’t really great for gaming, so Window’s still the way to go for me.
I am starting to REALLY miss Linux’s desktop set up. I loved it so much. It is much better than the Windows gaudy icons, and pretty much makes ANY wallpaper look good with it.
But I cant game on Linux T.T