we r talking about windows dspike not linux,and actually i didnt like linux much,and because there is a few ppl using linux there is no viruses or such a thing,wtever the xp sp3(specially) are the best

Sorry OLBY you are right and XP sp3 is the best...again sorry about drifting away

I find vista good with better stuff compare to Xp. but hell yeah it's hard to get the system compared to XP. i've been locked out of my computer for quite a while because of Password malfuctions. (administer fogetting the password) NOT GOOD at all.

Personally, I love Windows 7 since it is pure eye candy to me. I've used Vista but eh, I have found absolutely no problems with it. I just decided to stick with my XP since I was too lazy to reinstall all my programs. I love all the OS that Windows make. But for now, Windows 7 wins it for me.

Should rephrase that, as long as any OS (OSx, Linux) can use the web/basic programs, I will be glad to use it. But Windows for games ftw.

Windows 5.x (2000, XP, server '03) is still the most solid version. It combined the performance of 9x with the stability of NT. If you think about it, this was only made possible by advances in hardware.

It has the widest range of available applications and software.

Not to offend the server '08 fans, as it is a mostly solid platform.

The only real OS's competing are 7 and XP. Nothing was wrong with XP but it desperately needed the facelift. It was time for change visually and from a feature standpoint. But I still consider XP my Old Faithful

Windows 5.x (2000, XP, server '03) has already become an antique... and is really good for servers but not for the average user.
Windows XP Professional is still the one to use, despite the 148 updates from Microsoft, and the problems with Internet Explorer 8.
Windows 7 has a great start, and I suspect it will make everybody using a new machine to forget about WXPP

i've been running win7 for a few weeks now, from vista, and i had an XP machine before that. 7 is the best of both worlds the features and prettiness of vista, but with the user friendliness of xp. win7 FTW!

I have been using Windows 7 since the RC made it's debut, and it has come a long way since then. I prefer to use Windows XP over Vista, despite the fact that there are numerous aspects I find infinitely better with Vista. For the record, I don't like how many versions of Vista/7 there are, but there is a method to the madness and it's easier with 7. if you don't know already, there are three main versions to worry about. basically, if you don't need to join a domain or xp mode, Home premium will be fine. If you do, go Pro. And if you want bitlocker, 35 languages, and access company assets securely without VPN, go Ultimate.

Windows XP and Windows 7 vista shouldn't even be up there.I also like Windows 2k very stable OS

After trying them all (Windows 95 and Windows 98 included) I'd have to say XP is still the best.

Well, Windows 3.0 was ok, but 3.11 was pretty darn good ! according to the boss when I worked for the Clinton Administration... then I guess you would have to pick Windows 95 for Government work.

I was a major XP fan, although I liked Vista, but after using Windows 7 properly on my new machine it's my favourite Windows OS so far. Good job MS.

So far I like vista I havnt had a chance to play with windows 7 yet, So I may change my mind

XP Pro SP3

I loved XP, especially when Service Pack 2 hit the market. So far I'm liking Windows 7, but at the same time I'm wary for security holes and other things that are bound to happen to a new operating system.

Just FYI - Windows 7 is much more remotely secure than XP. I've run nessus scans against both after default installs (sp2 for XP) and 7 has much better results.

I've tried win 7 its pretty, but i need to stick to xp till my pc doesn't suck no more

I'll have to agree with that one.

I've tried VISTA. And you know what I like about VISTA?
hmmmm.....yes?
The only thing I like about VISTA is pretty much the security settings and how restrict they are compared to XP. That's the only thing I like about VISTA. XP, now now here's the one for gaming! In performance wise, XP would best 7 and VISTA! (I think) And relax, The obvious reason why I don't like the newer OS, is because they use up more memory than old OSs and most of this is just for the OS itself, then there would be like hardly any left for other programs. what was Microsoft thinking? (Durrr I don't, Maybe I just wanted a brand new better OS, one that's more unique than the others says Microsoft) XP is just as fine as VISTA and 7, the only difference I see is performance and visual. So from what I've experienced, I'd have to go with XP, sorry VISTA and 7.

The original of course:- Xerox PARC derivitive --- Mac OS
(it's a joke so don't go ballistic, please )