© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Operating_Systems Recent content written about Operating Systems en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_192011013764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gbaughma - Well, we had been talking about it for a long time. I had seen Media Center demoed a few times, and liked what I saw. Being a techno-weenie, I figured that I'd build my own media center computer, and replace my 200 CD jukebox and my DVD player... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~192011013764 Wed, 3 Aug 2005 20:56:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_192011013764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_191218617988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ibilly84 - There has never been a better time to switch to the Macintosh platform. With all of the features and updates from previous versions of OS X. Best of all if you ever misplace a file you can use Spotlight to search for it either by title or a word or... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~191218617988 Wed, 27 Jul 2005 11:21:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_191218617988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_191158849156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nicholestruth - Microsoft XP Pro edition is one of the best operating systems on the market. It's very reliable, stable and dependable. It's easy to update and maintain. It's also very easy to navigate through, unlike some of the older Windows versions. In a corporate... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~191158849156 Tue, 26 Jul 2005 21:56:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_191158849156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_191028498052?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author meow-chow2049 - I had windows 98 and when I first used this I just said on word WOW! With windows xp home edition you get multiple desktops for multiple users! The graphics was a big change all I say is: BUY... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~191028498052 Mon, 25 Jul 2005 20:36:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_191028498052?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_190784704132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author learning2 - Windows XP Professional x64 seems like a great product but buyers need to be aware that their printers, digital cameras and software may not work with it. So far I've had trouble getting my Photosmart 2610 to run with it but was finally able to get some... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~190784704132 Sat, 23 Jul 2005 12:15:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_190784704132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_187036503684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jasono - I recently bought a refurbished Dell Dimension 8400 for mainly business use and part of the package was the new Windows Media Center 2005. In some ways I wish it didn&#146t come with the media center because, of course, the new toy has to be played with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~187036503684 Sun, 26 Jun 2005 21:30:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_187036503684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_187034799748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nad_masters - Tivo have changed the way we watched TV. However, not everyone wants to pay for the monthly service that goes along with it. The free "basic" is too basic to be useful. So what else is there? For a long time now, PC enthusiasts already knew that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~187034799748 Sun, 26 Jun 2005 20:58:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_187034799748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_186571263620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author boaz-bagbag - This is one of the best operating systems Microsoft ever introduced! It has some many great features and so easy to use. Microsoft definitely getting there!... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~186571263620 Mon, 20 Jun 2005 18:53:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_186571263620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_185900502660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ekim110575 - I recently installed Tiger on my iBook and it is really another great upgrade for Apple. It is really a major OS revision but the additions of sleek new features and lack of problems installing make it seem like a major upgrade rather than a major... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~185900502660 Sun, 12 Jun 2005 19:53:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_185900502660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_184421813892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dtravis7 - I installed OSX Tiger 10.4 the night it was released. The Install went without issue. Took around 30 Minutes on a Mac Mini. I find Spotlight to be very FAST and way ahead of any other search I have tried. Typical searches take 1-2 seconds even on the G4... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184421813892 Thu, 26 May 2005 22:29:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_184421813892?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_184352411268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author srm806 - I have had previous experience in installing and using Slackware and Red Hat 7&8, so I tried Mandrake 10.0 Powerpack since it was supposed to be easier to install and had a lot of apps ready to run. I also wanted an easier to install Ada95 development... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184352411268 Thu, 26 May 2005 07:54:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_184352411268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_184336748164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author stapledmustard - I must admit, Tiger isn't a whole lot different than Jaguar. If you're looking to upgrade from previous versions of OSX I don't know if I'd recommend it. It isn't really worth the ~$100 you'll be paying for it. However, if you're just looking into... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184336748164 Thu, 26 May 2005 00:41:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_184336748164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_183990718084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author daviddennis - Tiger is one sleek cat. Unlike previous versions of MacOS X, emphasis is more on innovative new features than improvements in basic operation. If you love new toys to play with, your new Tiger will definitely keep you amused. What is Tiger?... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~183990718084 Sun, 22 May 2005 12:16:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_183990718084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_183505358468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mteqc - Apple's release of OS X 10.4 Tiger marks the achievement of maturity for the acclaimed operating system. I found many good things about it, with certain caveats and disappointment. PREPARE On the plus side, the upgrade process is as easy as ever,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~183505358468 Tue, 17 May 2005 12:04:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_183505358468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_183425076868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author grumps-dwh - Slick. Easy install. It found nearly everything. Can't get modem to work or I'd give it a five. With CNR this can replace windows. Just pledge loyalty to Linspire instead of Gates (hope Linspire turns out to better more trustworthy). Everything most... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~183425076868 Mon, 16 May 2005 17:54:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_183425076868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_183424290436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author grumps-dwh - Thank the Lord I only paid $8 as a college student. XP is barely better than 98. Can't turn off auto update without nag screen. Wish 2000 weren't so picky about software and user ID's and such or I'd switch. If I could get Linux to use modem I'd... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~183424290436 Mon, 16 May 2005 17:47:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_183424290436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182890565252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author suemccartin - I've had windows xp on several machines, home edition that is. Had lots of mysterious little problems with home edition because I change hardware fairly often. The last time I rebuilt my main machine I decided to spring for a copy of professional... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182890565252 Wed, 11 May 2005 12:28:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182890565252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182642445956?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hmsklmomof3 - I have found that Windows XP is very useful. I like many things about it and have found my computer time much easier. I enjoy the fact that Windows XP does most of the work for you. You can navigate through things much easier and find things much... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182642445956 Mon, 9 May 2005 16:40:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182642445956?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182541454980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author drmumbo - Linspire is designed for the non-technical computer user, and that's me! I wanted to try Linux for it's affordability, stability, and security (read: no viruses, spyware, etc.). I tried SuSE, Mandrake, and a few others, but until trying Linspire was I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182541454980 Sun, 8 May 2005 09:01:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182541454980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182541192836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author drmumbo - Mandrake has been around for a long time, so I was expecting more. I was disapointed that they basically just take the latest packages and toss them behind an installer. I'll still with... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182541192836 Sun, 8 May 2005 09:01:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182541192836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182541061764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author drmumbo - Linspire claims to be "The World's Easiest to use Desktop Linux," and it really is. Unlike most Linux distros, Linspire touches every part of the OS to clean in up, polish it, make it pretty, and easy to use. Audio Tutorials, Lsongs, Lphoto, Nvu, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182541061764 Sun, 8 May 2005 09:01:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182541061764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182182710916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author americanbear - Why is it a Tiger? I don't know why, but every MacOS X release is named after a big cat (10.0 was Cheetah, 10.1 Puma, 10.2 Jaguar, 10.3 Panther, and now 10.4 Tiger). The logic of Apple's catty ways may be slightly confusing until one references... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182182710916 Wed, 4 May 2005 20:20:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182182710916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_182173273732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author prfstars - I've never loved my Macintosh more than I do today. I installed Mac OS X Version 10.4 this morning, and Tiger truly lives up to the hype. After ten years of Apple computers and every Macintosh operating system from System 7.1 to 10.3, I started... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~182173273732 Wed, 4 May 2005 19:49:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_182173273732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181780319876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author thesman - I have been using Mac OS X since its introduction. I felt that Apple truly got it right with Panther as I had experienced flawless performance right out of the box. So when I initially heard about Tiger I really wasn&#146t chomping at the bit to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181780319876 Sun, 1 May 2005 08:30:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181780319876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_181753319044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lawman67 - Its always difficult to review an entire operating system, especially when that system is new and you haven’t had a tremendous amount of time to play with it. OS X 10.4 “Tiger” is just such a system, and as I got it installed on my PowerBook only... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~181753319044 Sat, 30 Apr 2005 23:23:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_181753319044?linkin_id=8003929