Showing posts with label operating systems. Show all posts
Showing posts with label operating systems. Show all posts

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Why I swing both ways (with operating systems)


There are two types of people in the world: PCs and Macs. And then there are those who appreciate both. I have a lot of reasons why I use both operating systems, and here are a few.
PC
Games, obviously is the first reason I run windows. Actually, it is really the only reason I run windows to be honest. I built myself a PC simply for gaming purposes. Although I do like word processing much better on the PC, I also have more options for accessories and looks. For example, you can't really get a Mac that lights up blue and purple and has a touch screen adjustable keyboard. Also, when something goes wrong on my PC I can just open it up and fix it, the software is also easier to manipulate. Which is also a downside. Viruses ew! I am primarily a PC gamer though, so I hold some fierce protectiveness about my operating system.
Mac
When i'm not blowing things up, I am a creative person. This is one reason I love macs. Other than the fact that my college runs entirely on mac in my department, the options for music edition software and other creative software is much larger. Pro tools and Logic Pro both run better on a Mac. Macs are streamlined, prettier, and because all of the parts were made by the same company and were made to go together, you have less funny little bugs you have to work out. They are also grossly expensive and hard to fix. Sometimes the operating system is so dumbed down that it is hard to fix problems unless you are really well versed in Mac.

My next goal: Linux.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Free Game: Teeworlds

Teeworlds is a hilarious free mulitplayer game than has entertained my friends and I endlessly in between rounds of more serious games at LANs and tournaments. This highly customizable game is for multiple operating systems. I like the cute squeaking noises that the orange ping pong ball like creatures make when they are battling. Just me though. Worth checking out, if you know how to set up a LAN network then it is an easy play. I have even played it during class (shh don't tell my CU Gov teacher) the controls are easy and there are several game modes.

Download it here :)

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Vista should jump off a cliff


I will soon VERY happily make the transition from Vista to Windows 7 64 bit. I cannot really explain why in the world I had Vista in the first place but it was a choice I really regret. Here are some things I will certainly not miss once I have Windows 7.

-My drivers for keyboards and other devices getting eaten and no longer working
-Applications freezing and crashing for no reason
-My computer asking me if I'm sure I want to pick my ass and then double checking after that
-The unimpressive upgrade from XP to Vista. Looks like XP with shit dribbled all over it and then some OSX copied menu styles
-My mic sound randomly getting muted while I am playing
-My CPU usage being extremely high even with no games being played, just because the retard autistic child called Vista existing makes my computer's brain hurt
-The embarrassment of saying I have Vista on my computer