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SweetGirl28 · 24th Jan 2012, 10:16 AM

Everyone is out there online with a computer, Handheld Device, such as a cell phone, tablet, etc... So, I thought it would be fun to see who uses what to get there. I personally Run Ubuntu 11.04 for most of my computing tasks, but also have Windows XP on reserve for the few tasks I might need that nightmare of an OS for.

kellymporta · 24th Jan 2012, 11:12 AM

I have OSX (lion) for my laptop and desktop. My desktop also includes a windows 7 bootcamp partition which I use to play some games. Finally, I have Android (Ice Cream Sandwich) on my cellphone.

alan t · 24th Jan 2012, 11:25 AM

I use Android (gingerbread), on my cell phone. I don't use a real computer at home. I'm waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich to come out for my phone (Samsung Nexus S).

kellymporta · 24th Jan 2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by alan t

I use Android (gingerbread), on my cell phone. I don't use a real computer at home. I'm waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich to come out for my phone (Samsung Nexus S).

You still don't have Ice Cream Sandwich? My phone is a Nexus S and I had the Ice Cream Sandwich update on December.

Morphim · 24th Jan 2012, 11:49 AM

Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11.XX (don't remember). I have bada on my Wave.

qboy · 24th Jan 2012, 01:34 PM

Android Gingerbread on my mobile, and Windows Vista on my laptop. My media centre PC is running Ubuntu.

Chouchou · 24th Jan 2012, 02:20 PM

iOS 5.0.1 on iPhone 4S (not jailbroken) and iPad 2
Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 on laptop

thecat06 · 24th Jan 2012, 02:23 PM

IOS 5.0.1 on my Iphone 4 (Not jailbroken)
OS lion on my laptop.

Allegro molto · 24th Jan 2012, 03:08 PM

My desktop computer uses Windows XP. I sometimes use my mother's laptop which runs on Windows 7. My smartphone has the Android 2.2.1 operating system.

Zontar · 24th Jan 2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellymporta

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan t

I use Android (gingerbread), on my cell phone. I don't use a real computer at home. I'm waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich to come out for my phone (Samsung Nexus S).

You still don't have Ice Cream Sandwich? My phone is a Nexus S and I had the Ice Cream Sandwich update on December.

There is a great divide between Nexus phones and other Android devices in terms of updates, mainly due to manufacturer customizations (HTC Sense, Motoblur, Touchwiz, etc.) This is part of the reason why I recommend Nexus phones to Android users, and plan to purchase one as my next device.

I personally use Linux on most of my computers, and dualboot Windows for my game machine. I use Cyanogenmod 7 (Android 2.3.7) on an HTC Incredible, and plan on upgrading this phone to Ice Cream Sandwich via either Cyanogenmod 9 or ics-deck-inc, whichever moves out of beta first.

alan t · 24th Jan 2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellymporta

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan t

I use Android (gingerbread), on my cell phone. I don't use a real computer at home. I'm waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich to come out for my phone (Samsung Nexus S).

You still don't have Ice Cream Sandwich? My phone is a Nexus S and I had the Ice Cream Sandwich update on December.

No. Apparently, google started releasing it to some users in December but then they found out that, only for some phones, it had a bug that would drain the battery or something. So they halted the release. I don't know when it'll be out for me. I know you can instal it manually but I can't be bothered

starfish · 24th Jan 2012, 07:45 PM

I have:

Laptop: OS X Lion
HTPC: Fedora 15
Desktop: CentOS 6
Lab system: ESXi 5.0
Hosted on Lab system. Windows 2008, CentOS 6, FreeBSD, ESXi 5.0
Phone: Android 2.3
iPod: iOS 5
Router: ios 12.4(25c)

Though the router is getting pretty old. It is a Cisco 2611XM, and is too slow for my internet connection. I am planning to replace it with a Atom system running Vyatta Core 6.3.

duriru · 24th Jan 2012, 08:02 PM

I have Windows 7 for my desktop. OS X (Lion) for my laptop. iOS 4.3.3 on my iPhone 3GS (jailbroken, I'm waiting for the iOS 5 untethered jailbreak, although I don't know if there is one already, haven't checked in ages).

phospholipase · 24th Jan 2012, 08:20 PM

Have Windows 7 on main laptop, Windows 7/Ubuntu 11.10. dual boot on rarely used netbook. Android gingerbread on HTC sensation.

SweetGirl28 · 24th Jan 2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starfish

I have:

Laptop: OS X Lion
HTPC: Fedora 15
Desktop: CentOS 6
Lab system: ESXi 5.0
Hosted on Lab system. Windows 2008, CentOS 6, FreeBSD, ESXi 5.0
Phone: Android 2.3
iPod: iOS 5
Router: ios 12.4(25c)

Though the router is getting pretty old. It is a Cisco 2611XM, and is too slow for my internet connection. I am planning to replace it with a Atom system running Vyatta Core 6.3.

I never thought about Routers, but my Router runs DD-wrt v24 Micro lol. My phone Runs the Samsung Propietary Sovtware version r451.cj27, its not a smartphone though.

Metal · 24th Jan 2012, 10:49 PM

The game I play works better with Win7 so i'm using a legit 3 month trial of windows7 that I can keep resetting. I prefer using Vista but I need win7 for the game performance.

starfish · 25th Jan 2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetGirl28

I never thought about Routers, but my Router runs DD-wrt v24 Micro lol. My phone Runs the Samsung Propietary Sovtware version r451.cj27, its not a smartphone though.

The only reason I included the router was because it run Cisco ios, just to muddy the waters when talking about Apple iOS.

SA Boy · 26th Jan 2012, 08:23 AM

I use windows 7 on my laptop and Android gingerbread on my phone.

Just Passing · 29th Jan 2012, 07:43 AM

I used to have two PCs with Windows XP and Windows 7, but my XP has pretty much died, so it's just 7 now. I hate the idea of having an operating system on my phone (plus mobiles are horribly overrated and I don't want to insult operating systems by restricting them to mobiles), so my phone doesn't have one and is pre-touchscreen anyway.

vyvance · 29th Jan 2012, 08:24 AM

Windows 7 and Fedora/Red Hat

24th Jan 2012, 10:16 AM	#1
SweetGirl28 Miss Jamie Regular Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 28 Posts: 61 Join Date: Jan 2012	Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? Everyone is out there online with a computer, Handheld Device, such as a cell phone, tablet, etc... So, I thought it would be fun to see who uses what to get there. I personally Run Ubuntu 11.04 for most of my computing tasks, but also have Windows XP on reserve for the few tasks I might need that nightmare of an OS for.

24th Jan 2012, 11:12 AM	#2
kellymporta EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: South America Age: 23 Posts: 265 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? I have OSX (lion) for my laptop and desktop. My desktop also includes a windows 7 bootcamp partition which I use to play some games. Finally, I have Android (Ice Cream Sandwich) on my cellphone.

24th Jan 2012, 11:25 AM	#3
alan t EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: ontario, canada Age: 27 Posts: 340 Join Date: Jun 2010	Re: Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? I use Android (gingerbread), on my cell phone. I don't use a real computer at home. I'm waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich to come out for my phone (Samsung Nexus S).

24th Jan 2012, 11:49 AM	#5
Morphim EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: ♂ + ♂ Out Status: All but family Location: Kerava, Finland Age: 18 Posts: 438 Join Date: May 2010	Re: Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11.XX (don't remember). I have bada on my Wave. __________________

24th Jan 2012, 01:34 PM	#6
qboy Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Two kinda know I'm not straight.... Location: East Midlands Posts: 80 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? Android Gingerbread on my mobile, and Windows Vista on my laptop. My media centre PC is running Ubuntu.

24th Jan 2012, 02:20 PM	#7
Chouchou Warrior Goddess Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Homosexual (asexual?) and mostly homoromantic Out Status: To some friends, but not to family Location: Wisconsin, USA Age: 26 Posts: 1,109 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? iOS 5.0.1 on iPhone 4S (not jailbroken) and iPad 2 Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 on laptop __________________ "The good neighbor looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human and, therefore, brothers." -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

24th Jan 2012, 02:23 PM	#8
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24th Jan 2012, 03:08 PM	#9
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24th Jan 2012, 07:45 PM	#12
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,111 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? I have: Laptop: OS X Lion HTPC: Fedora 15 Desktop: CentOS 6 Lab system: ESXi 5.0 Hosted on Lab system. Windows 2008, CentOS 6, FreeBSD, ESXi 5.0 Phone: Android 2.3 iPod: iOS 5 Router: ios 12.4(25c) Though the router is getting pretty old. It is a Cisco 2611XM, and is too slow for my internet connection. I am planning to replace it with a Atom system running Vyatta Core 6.3. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

24th Jan 2012, 08:02 PM	#13
duriru Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13 Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: Honduras Age: 18 Posts: 986 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? I have Windows 7 for my desktop. OS X (Lion) for my laptop. iOS 4.3.3 on my iPhone 3GS (jailbroken, I'm waiting for the iOS 5 untethered jailbreak, although I don't know if there is one already, haven't checked in ages).

24th Jan 2012, 08:20 PM	#14
phospholipase 我是广东人。 But heavily Americanized? Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All but family Location: Los Angeles Age: 20 Posts: 190 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? Have Windows 7 on main laptop, Windows 7/Ubuntu 11.10. dual boot on rarely used netbook. Android gingerbread on HTC sensation. Last edited by phospholipase; 24th Jan 2012 at 08:31 PM..

24th Jan 2012, 10:49 PM	#16
Metal (っ◕‿◕)っ Full Member Gender: MtF Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: A few people Location: Canada, NB Age: 24 Posts: 199 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? The game I play works better with Win7 so i'm using a legit 3 month trial of windows7 that I can keep resetting. I prefer using Vista but I need win7 for the game performance.

26th Jan 2012, 08:23 AM	#18
SA Boy Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: UK Age: 16 Posts: 49 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? I use windows 7 on my laptop and Android gingerbread on my phone.

29th Jan 2012, 07:43 AM	#19
Just Passing EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Almost there Location: West Midlands Age: 20 Posts: 513 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Which Operating System(s) do you use on your computers at home? I used to have two PCs with Windows XP and Windows 7, but my XP has pretty much died, so it's just 7 now. I hate the idea of having an operating system on my phone (plus mobiles are horribly overrated and I don't want to insult operating systems by restricting them to mobiles), so my phone doesn't have one and is pre-touchscreen anyway. __________________ Meh.

29th Jan 2012, 08:24 AM	#20
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