Which os?

[ilslasher1980]

I'm getting ready to start a brand new pc build and I was wondering which is better, the newest Ubuntu or windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

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[gmaster456]

Depends. What do you want to do with your machine?

 

[lxskllr]

Depends on what your needs are. Better is subjective. Of those two choices, I'd pick Ubuntu. I use Debian myself. If you game, or need Windows software, you want Windows. If you want control of your computer, you pick GNU/Linux.

 

[ilslasher1980]

Was going to use it for gaming for the most part. was just looking at ubuntu because it's supposed to be more secure than windows is

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[gmaster456]

Was going to use it for gaming for the most part. was just looking at ubuntu because it's supposed to be more secure than windows is

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Windows 7 is very secure. Especially if you know how to behave on the internet. And since you want to game. Windows is basically your only option.

 

[lxskllr]

Was going to use it for gaming for the most part. was just looking at ubuntu because it's supposed to be more secure than windows is

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You most likely want Windows then. There's good games for GNU/Linux, but they tend to have older graphics. They're fun, but not as pretty as the newest games. There also isn't the same variety you have with Windows.

Since you're starting from scratch, now would be a good time to try Ubuntu. You can play around with it, and see what it's about without worrying about screwing up a primary install. Check it out, and you can either keep it, or install Windows if that suits you better. It'll only cost a bit of time.

 

[JackMDS]

Make a list of your hardware Application that you use (or Internet to in the near future).

Make sure that the list is supported on what ever you choose.

What ever the differences in security (if any) The flexibilty and General support of Windows 7 surpercede by few folds any of other choices.

 

[zokudu]

If you have to ask this question than you want Windows.

 

[saratoga172]

Run a dual boot on the system. If you don't like ubuntu you can format it and use the space for windows storage. This way you have both.

Or you can use the windows install for games and ubuntu for whatever else.

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[ilslasher1980]

All good suggestions. Thanks for the input appreciate it

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[Zaap]

Run a dual boot on the system. If you don't like ubuntu you can format it and use the space for windows storage. This way you have both.

This.

Just an aside, I'm constantly amazed that in 2012 people don't always realize computers can run multiple OS's with ease. There's still a deep rooted sense among people that their single install of an operating system IS the computer and the concept of just quick-swapping the OS almost the same as you run different apps doesn't compute.

I'm into Hackintoshing and I still just marvel at how many people that know computers inside and out will beat their heads against the wall for days complaining on forums that they broke their *install* (as in only instance) of OSX they were tinkering around with. No matter how many times it's pointed out "NEVER INSTALL JUST ONE COPY OF AN OS AND DEPEND ON IT WITHOUT A BACKUP!!!" it's still like speaking a foreign language to get some people's brains to realize: the computer will boot INFINITE instances of OSX or any other OS! Even off the same hard drive. WHY would you bank everything and valuable data/time/hair loss etc./dicking around with just ONE instance and then complain how you 'bricked' your computer because that one instance got screwed up?

Heh. Sorry for the rant, but this question just reminded me of that. Just dual boot. Quad boot. Boot multiple copies of the same OS. Try every version of Linux until you find the one(s) you like. Operating systems, especially free ones, don't need to be either/or propositions.

 

[rasczak]

This.

Just an aside, I'm constantly amazed that in 2012 people don't always realize computers can run multiple OS's with ease. There's still a deep rooted sense among people that their single install of an operating system IS the computer and the concept of just quick-swapping the OS almost the same as you run different apps doesn't compute.

I'm into Hackintoshing and I still just marvel at how many people that know computers inside and out will beat their heads against the wall for days complaining on forums that they broke their *install* (as in only instance) of OSX they were tinkering around with. No matter how many times it's pointed out "NEVER INSTALL JUST ONE COPY OF AN OS AND DEPEND ON IT WITHOUT A BACKUP!!!" it's still like speaking a foreign language to get some people's brains to realize: the computer will boot INFINITE instances of OSX or any other OS! Even off the same hard drive. WHY would you bank everything and valuable data/time/hair loss etc./dicking around with just ONE instance and then complain how you 'bricked' your computer because that one instance got screwed up?

Heh. Sorry for the rant, but this question just reminded me of that. Just dual boot. Quad boot. Boot multiple copies of the same OS. Try every version of Linux until you find the one(s) you like. Operating systems, especially free ones, don't need to be either/or propositions.

Not everyone is your average geek. Most of the average users still have a fear of breaking their computer, so they don't mess around with it.

 

[soholingo]

You should burn a copy of Ubuntu to a disk or DVD and run it in LiveCD mode. This will let you do most of what you want. And the beauty is if you don't want to use Ubuntu, you just take the cd out of the drive and reboot.

I tend to agree with the guy that said, if you have to ask you want windows.

Jay

 

[dagamer34]

Was going to use it for gaming for the most part. was just looking at ubuntu because it's supposed to be more secure than windows is

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A computer is only truly as secure as the person using it. Leave passwords everywhere, don't update anti-virus, visit pr0n and warez sites, and don't update your software? Expect a compromised machine.

 

[Zaap]

Not everyone is your average geek. Most of the average users still have a fear of breaking their computer, so they don't mess around with it.

Very true. I tend to not think of people that build their own computers as average users though.

 

[nemesismk2]

I don't consider people who build their own computers to being average users. An average user is a person who buys a laptop or desktop which is already built imo.

 

[gmaster456]

I know people who have built their own computers but are clueless when it comes to software.

 

[KeypoX]

Very true. I tend to not think of people that build their own computers as average users though.

I do and many if not most just follow step by step directions and still screw it up.

Windows is the answer, cost is the main reason to use ubunut in lieu of windows, or some ideological view of software must be free. Both are plenty secure and both can be compromised. You can still install a keylogger in linux or give complete remote control on linux.

Security aside, if you have to ask you probably want/need windows. However, dont be afraid to do both as it is fun, for some, to mess around in linux. Easiest way is probably install windows then install ubuntu via wubi, or a boot usb drive.