OS Poll

Question

Which operating system you are using on your Computer ?
1. Windows ( XP, 7,8,8.1 & 10)
2. Linux
3. macOS

and tell me why ?

Answer 1

@Helioform... It requires 16GB space, but after clearing temp installation files, it doesn't take up 16GB.

Answer 2

Windows 7... because it's lighter than Windows 10.

Answer 3

@Helioform If that's the case, I have quite the piece of impossible sitting in front of me.

Capacity: 27.8 GB
Used space: 13.8 GB

Lenovo Ideapad 100s
Windows 10 Home Single Language
32-bit Operating System, x64-based processor

I even have Octave installed on C: drive, taking up 1.04GB.

Answer 4

Lenovo ideapad 210s
dualboot
running on Debian
running on win 8
and many OS in virtual box

Answer 5

My observations seem to differ from @Helioform's claim. In contrast actually. I can't remember what was the exact load of Win7, but my current hardware (Intel Atom, 2Gb DDR3, 32GB eMMC, Intel Graphics) runs smoothly with Win10 installed. Boot time within 10 seconds. Win7 on the same specs flips that boot time by double or even triple.

Answer 6

Windows 7 b'coz i like it

Answer 7

I also have a Lenovo but it's a table PC, a ThinkCentre. ☺

Answer 8

Windows 7

Answer 9

I am on windows 10 Pro with anniversary update

Answer 10

Why everyone have problem with Windows 10. It is the best windows operating.
Some features:-
Game Mode
Universal Windows Apps
Dark Theme looks awesome
Lots of Games and Softwares are available for windows
and it is the best operating sysyem for PC Gamers.

Answer 11

@Helioform My device max usable cap was 27.8Gb on a 32Gb eMMC. Win10 fresh install after format took up only 12Gb for me. I'm not seeing bloat on my side either. Version/hardware issue perhaps. You got the bloated one xD

Answer 12

@Hatsy Rei is right. Not to mention we have them computer Rei 😉. @Helioform, the Lenovo ideapad 100s has a 4GB RAM if you haven't upgraded it or installed an external hard drive for extra RAM capability (a Microsoft unique adaptation). It's is obviously only 4GB because it's a 32-bit computer. It can be increased, I don't know how yet, but I think you may be referring to the amount of physical memory. Yes, Windows10 requires at least 16GB of physical space. The Lenovo IdeaPad 100s has a 500GB hard drive. Maybe a hundred of those are Microsoft stuff and Lenovo stuff. The rest is the users. Yes, Microsoft has bloatware that takes up precious RAM, but what are you gonna do, it Microsoft.

Answer 13

@SoraKatadzuma I was about to go YAY WE HAVE THE SAME HARDWARE but realised you may be talking about another Ideapad 100s. 😐 I'll provide a link to mine shortly.

EDIT: http://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-100-series/IdeaPad-100S-11IBY/p/88EM10S0639

Answer 14

Mainly Debian GNU/Linux... on differents flavors.
Some vestige of Windows here or there ( until 7; 8/8.1 just tested in virtual environnement, no intention to see 10 from more near, even to know the ennemy :P )

Mac/OSX is too expensive... in money, while Microsoft/Win is also too expensive... in ressources ^^

Answer 15

Linux(Ubuntu) for coding, Windows for gaming.

Answer 16

@Hatsy, I was referring mostly to HD space. Windows 10 comes with a lot of bloatware that can take up to 60 gb of space...

Answer 17

@Hatsy Rei, that's not possible since Windows 10 requires a minimum of 16 GB to run...that does not include all updates and apps.

Answer 18

@Hatsy Rei, here are the system requirements directly from MS:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-id/windows/windows-10-specifications

It must be your HD...

Answer 19

Windows 7

Answer 20

Windows 7 and Linux/Ubuntu