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Citrick
Average Member
Ireland
234 posts
Joined: Jan, 2009
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 Posted - 2010/02/28 : 18:43:57
Operating Systems:
Windows XP sp2
Ubuntu 9.10
Puppy 4 (Frugal Install)
Dual-Boot:
Yup, XP and Ubuntu. XP for music and Ubuntu for everything else.
Browsers:
Everything :P Mostly use Firefox and Chrome. I'm using Chrome more now than its been released on Linux. In order of preference twud look a bit like...
Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari, IE.
Finaly, prebuilt ftw :P
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Rayovac
Advanced Member
United States
2,049 posts
Joined: Jan, 2008
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Posted - 2010/03/11 : 17:52:51
Operating System(s):
Windows 7 (64-bit)
Fedora 12 (x86_64)
Dual-Boot:
Yes. I should note that I also have a subnotebook but it only runs Fedora 12 (x86_64).
Browser(s):
Opera, Konqueror (konqueror on the subnotebook only). Chrome can kiss my arse, the only reason it's so popular is because Google is abusing the amount of influence they have.
Prebuilt, or build your own:
Main workstation (the one with win7 and fedora on it) I built myself, subnotebook prebuilt for obvious reasons.
(To last question) Why?:
Not in the mood to deal with all of the OEM ******** (OEM = HP, Dell, etc). You know, rip-off warranties, rip-off tech support, bloatware. Plus I have more control and, being the thrifty person that I am, I can plan on keeping this computer around for a much longer period of time (due to a variety of factors).
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TheOneNOnly
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United States
1,937 posts
Joined: Oct, 2008
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Posted - 2010/03/11 : 18:16:42
I'd like to disagree.
I use Chrome because it's easier to use for daily use ;
It loads faster on my computer then any other browser because of how light weight it is, I still get some of the add-ons popular on Firefox (I use the extensions FlashBlock, and AdBlock), and it loads pages faster on my computer. As well if one of my tabs crash, it doesn't crash my entire browser.
This is on a computer with a 7200RPM HDD, and AMD 3.0GHz Triple-Core Processor. It just runs smoother, that's whY I use it, and pretty sure why others do too. Still love FF for it's customization, but it's slow compared to Chrome.
This with a semi-good high speed internet connection as well.
Speed test to the UK:
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SPOOX
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
2,644 posts
Joined: Jul, 2006
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Posted - 2010/03/12 : 05:42:11
What OS(s) (Operating System(s)) are you using?
-XP
Do you dual-boot?
-No
What browser(s) do you use the most frequent?
-Google Chrome
-IE for use of Pirate Radio Toolbar
Did you buy a prebuilt computer, or build your own?
-Built (Built by Dell to my spec.)
(To the last question) Why?
-Easier & with the help of a mate who works with computers i got the best of what i needed.
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atomsk
Advanced Member
United States
1,660 posts
Joined: Jan, 2009
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Posted - 2010/03/12 : 06:59:41
I have a few computers for myself and my family (im the computer person in my family)
What OS(s) (Operating System(s)) are you using?
Xp - my desktop
Win7 - my lappy
Ubuntu - my netbook
Vista - sister computer
Xp - Living room
Do you dual-boot?
Not atm
What browser(s) do you use the most frequent?
Chrome - for all mine
Firefox - sister
Chrome - living room
Did you buy a prebuilt computer, or build your own?
Desktop - frankensteind (sooo i built it myself)
Both my lappys are pre built
sister - prebuilt
living room - frankensteind
(To the last question) Why?
Just depends, sometimes prebuilt is cheaper (for lappys) and faster if they want their comp soon.
I like building them as much as i can, value, knowlege, and fun
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Sprakie
Junior Member
United Kingdom
126 posts
Joined: Dec, 2009
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Posted - 2010/03/12 : 09:02:38
What OS?
Good old fashioned XP for me thank you! :-)
Browser?
Firefox all the way!
Prebuilt or selfbuilt?
Self built, works out cheaper if you buy direct from the retailer ;-)
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8D
Advanced Member
Canada
820 posts
Joined: Oct, 2009
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Posted - 2010/03/12 : 09:18:24
quote:
Originally posted by Rayovac:
Chrome can kiss my arse, the only reason it's so popular is because Google is abusing the amount of influence they have.
This.
OS: Win7 64bit
Dual Boot: Nope
Browser:Firefox with awesome add-ons I could not live without (Ad Blocker Plus kicks major ass)
Computer: Prebuilt Gateway laptop
Reason: It was free
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