by Eric Griffith
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Pick The Best OS For Your Life
We're under no illusions that our choice of a top operating system is going to change how most of our readers do their computing. What you use on your PC comes down to a lot of things: your comfort level, what's forced upon you by the IT staff at work, philosophical beliefs, economic status, you name it. It's impossible to quantify what makes a perfect OS—but that didn't stop us from trying!
If the OS you have already works for you, don't rush to change. Sure, we like the Mac OS, but switching to it from Windows means buying new hardware. If you're happy with XP, don't rush to Mac, or even Vista just because it's new. XP has a lot of life left—until 2014, at least, when Microsoft will stop supporting it. But you can still use it after that. And Ubuntu: There's no reason not to try it, since it's free. Just be careful. Back up your data first, in case something goes kerflooey.
Contemplating a change? First consider what kind of user you are. Here are our suggestions:
WEB SURFER
Any OS. You don't need anything fancy to browse the Web and send e-mail.
OFFICE DRONE
Windows. Get things done with minimal fuss.
GAMER
Windows. Millions of gamers can't all be wrong. (Or buy a Nintendo Wii.)
PHOTOGRAPHER
Windows. All cameras work with it, and the imaging tools are plentiful.
VIDEOGRAPHER
Mac OS. It's what the pros in -Hollywood prefer.
ARTIST/MUSICIAN
Mac OS. The other artsy people will laugh at you if you use anything else.
TECH DO-IT-YOURSELFER
Ubuntu. You'll get the most satisfaction from taming this somewhat wild beast.
OPEN-SOURCE SUPPORTER
Ubuntu. Not lining the pockets at Apple and Microsoft just feels good.
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