What type of computer geek are you?

Lasher · 12-05-2009, 05:46 PM

Mac, Windows, Linux.

I'm curious to see what my fellow forum members are running.

Please no flame wars about what is better for what. We all have our own reasons for what we use and prefer.

Lasher

lasersbee · 12-05-2009, 06:42 PM

Your Poll is Biased... just by the comments on your Poll choices...

I don't have Spyware or Viruses.... so I have no choice open to me...

I thought this was going to be a Non-Biased Poll to see if the
Kenometer USB Software should also be designed for the Mac
as well as any Windows Computer...

Jerry

Lasher · 12-05-2009, 06:57 PM

It was done tongue in cheek Jerry.

A little humor never hurt anyone.

I got the idea in the Kenometer thread but this poll is just for fun to see who uses what OS. It is in no way ment to be used as any deciding factor in the design of Kenoms product.

Lasher

lasersbee · 12-05-2009, 07:20 PM

N/P if this is just a farce... the data will just be skewed...

Well... if it had been a serious Poll I may have used the Poll Data to
see if we should include a Mac or Linux Data Logging Software option
for the LaserBee products... Guess that's not going to happen...

Jerry

Slipstream · 12-05-2009, 07:21 PM

Mac and pc ... no voting choice

daguin · 12-05-2009, 07:25 PM

Cute is rarely compatible with science.

Peace,
dave

FireMyLaser · 12-05-2009, 07:56 PM

Where is the "I'm not a computer geek option"?

iskor12 · 12-05-2009, 08:21 PM

I refuse to vote on this rediculously biased poll. The term "hypocrite" comes to mind.

I am sorry...but it's true.

f22warzone · 12-05-2009, 08:38 PM

Glad you make yourself feel better by bashing a product because yours sucks so bad......
you know why there are no viruses for a Mac because you can't make them any crapper then they all ready are and as a matter of cat I bet if a pc guy wrote a virus for a mac he would make it better.

iskor12 · 12-05-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f22warzone

Glad you make yourself feel better by bashing a product because yours sucks so bad......
you know why there are no viruses for a Mac because you can't make them any crapper then they all ready are and as a matter of cat I bet if a pc guy wrote a virus for a mac he would make it better.

Wa..What?

Asherz · 12-05-2009, 08:53 PM

I use a PC, but I'm sensible and have a slight amount of common sense to I don't get viruses or spyware.

I would point out how bias your poll is, but it's been mentioned

I have used linux from time to time just for a bit of fun, I have yet to own a mac but I do a lot of web design work so it would nice to own one.

As for it not getting viruses, and it being "imune" according to there advertisments this simply isn't true, viruses can be written and directed to attak any OS but because the majority of the world uses windows, writing a virus for the 10% of people who use macs is pointless

Maybe you should edit the options to a less bias poll, then the results can be used in a useful way

roosl · 12-05-2009, 10:11 PM

Hmmm. Ya, my 1st thought too was the choices, followed by "Please no flame wars", then of course come the flames.. aargh.. lol

I don't think useful poll results is Lasher's intent. He said he was curious what fellow members are running.

Ah, well.. Hey, I like Windows at home, for my hobbies and online presence, and in my day gigs have been a command-line Unix guy for a lot longer (since the 80's). For their GUI, Solaris and Linux suck. For graphics and software availability, they suck. As servers, they're top notch. So, there are pros and cons to all, depending on you, usage, applications, etc.

So far, it doesn't seem that there will ever be the quality and availability of software for Linux that we have for Windows, when it comes to desktop usage for the masses. For that matter, the Mac has less available, but is very stable for people who just want basic stuff and don't want to worry about doing any administration.

As far as viruses and spyware are concerned, one must be vigilant. It's not because you have one OS or another, it's because there are assholes who think it's cool to write such crap. Any careless person can have their system affected.

We're well beyond the "IBM PC" age, so if we're talking about personal computers, it's accurate to say that a Mac is a PC. The marketing war is really between MS Windows and Apple Mac OS, not between PC and Mac. A Mac IS a PC.

Lasher · 12-05-2009, 10:13 PM

Wow. So much for having a fun poll or a sense of humor. I've never seen so many stick in the mud attitudes in my life.

This was done in Jest and if no one here can see that quite clearly then you really should get out more.

If all this forum is about is stone cold science and has no room for fun or humor then maybe I've misjudged everyone here.

Lighten up already

Lasher

FireMyLaser · 12-05-2009, 10:23 PM

No, it is just you who fail at being funny.

roosl · 12-05-2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Wow. So much for having a fun poll or a sense of humor. I've never seen so many stick in the mud attitudes in my life.

This was done in Jest and if no one here can see that quite clearly then you really should get out more.

If all this forum is about is stone cold science and has no room for fun or humor then maybe I've misjudged everyone here.

Lighten up already

You are so right. I must say I saw it coming tho. Like that thread where Dave asked for advice on Anti-virus, this subject is as bad as religion or politics.. Ya just can't have a light-hearted discussion. Kudos anyway!

daguin · 12-05-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireMyLaser

No, it is just you who fail at being funny.

Yeah. Insulting others is a tough way to get a laugh.

Peace,
dave

lasersbee · 12-05-2009, 10:29 PM

You know Lasher... I use a lot of smilies when I post...
It is to let members know my intent of the post...

If you intended for this Poll to be a Joke as you already told me
it was... (and I accepted that and didn't vote) then I guess it
wasn't easy enough for others to see either....

We had another Member recently with a non-humorous Poll that was
Biased from the get-go if you didn't vote like him...
At first glance this Poll looked very similar in presentation...

We only know from what we read... so no need to get angry at members
if you didn't make it clear enough that is was a Joke...

Jerry

Asherz · 12-05-2009, 10:33 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDedb1Kgjys&feature=fvst

lasersbee · 12-05-2009, 10:43 PM

Pretty Funny... nice beat...

Jerry

Rob · 12-05-2009, 11:23 PM

To be honest I'm all three types of computer geek. I love Windows 7, epecially after Vista. Microsoft hit the nail on the head with this OS

I have a Macbook Pro and love OSX but although the OS is near perfect its terrible for gaming.

I also use Linux, while more difficult to use, I enjoy the level of openness it provides.

Being a computer geek I think it's limiting to stick to just one OS, everyone has different tastes and I like to be able to help anyone who needs it, no matter what OS it is. I find that most people that bash the other OS's have either never used them or have just been unlucky in their experiences.

lasersbee · 12-06-2009, 12:43 AM

Hey Rob... I hear what you're saying... I'm an old school DOS guy...

And I have tried the other OSs out there on my and my friend's computers...
I just don't have a need for anything other than a DOS/Windows computer...
It does exactly what I require to run my business and design any programs...
I am currently running in Win 2000 Pro (for about 2 years now) and have no
issues... or any real need to upgrade...
Why fix the car if nothing is wrong with it...

Yeah... Yeah... Yeah... I can here all the elite computer geeks that were not
even born when I had my 1st computer... screaming ... "Ya gotta get Win7"...

That will happen when I NEED it or the car is broken..

Jerry

Jerry

Rob · 12-06-2009, 12:58 AM

I completely understand what you're saying Jerry. You're a prime example of a user that is completely satisfied with something that suits their needs. Everyone has their own preferences and their own likes. Most people are genuinely happy with Windows and don't see the point in OSX, others are happy with XP and see no reason to upgrade to 7. If it's not broke, don't fix it, seems to be a lot of people's mentality and that's perfectly ok.

Myself though, I like to be on the bleeding edge of technology and keep update with all the latest and greatest.

That's pretty neat you're an old DOS guy, I grew up on DOS myself. LOL. I remember running Windows 3.1. Hahaha.

Personally I try to live by the motto, "To each his own." I respect everyone's decision and don't bash them on their personal preferences.

Edit: Yeah Windows 7 is awesome, but the hassle to upgrade from anything but Vista just isn't worth it in my opinion.

Tech_Junkie · 12-06-2009, 03:21 AM

......

Rob · 12-06-2009, 03:32 AM

LOL TJ

So damn funny, so damn true.

nikokapo · 12-06-2009, 03:50 AM

Biased poll.

Windows user.

Mac sux, begin flamewar.

View Poll Results: Mac, Windows, or Linux what are you running.
Mac Daddy of course!	16	13.45%
Windows. I like my spyware and viruses.	87	73.11%
Linux. Geek is the new black so I've been told.	16	13.45%
Voters: 119. You may not vote on this poll

12-05-2009, 05:46 PM	#1
Lasher Class 1M Laser Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 123 Rep Power: 4	What type of computer geek are you? Mac, Windows, Linux. I'm curious to see what my fellow forum members are running. Please no flame wars about what is better for what. We all have our own reasons for what we use and prefer. Lasher

12-05-2009, 06:42 PM	#2
lasersbee Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 14,523 Rep Power: 551	Re: What type of computer geek are you? Your Poll is Biased... just by the comments on your Poll choices... I don't have Spyware or Viruses.... so I have no choice open to me... I thought this was going to be a Non-Biased Poll to see if the Kenometer USB Software should also be designed for the Mac as well as any Windows Computer... Jerry __________________ J.BAUER Electronics Home Page LaserBee Laser Power Meter Products meet your needs at affordable Prices: See them all here on LPF... LaserBee Power Meter products ALWAYS in Stock and discounted for LPF Members.... 2W LaserBee A Laser Power Meter LaserBee 2.5W USB LPM LaserBee 3.7W USB LPM Available on eBay:Check availability here... This banner is available to and can be copied/used FREE by any LaserBee owner

12-05-2009, 06:57 PM	#3
Lasher Class 1M Laser Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 123 Rep Power: 4	Re: What type of computer geek are you? It was done tongue in cheek Jerry. A little humor never hurt anyone. I got the idea in the Kenometer thread but this poll is just for fun to see who uses what OS. It is in no way ment to be used as any deciding factor in the design of Kenoms product. Lasher

12-05-2009, 07:20 PM	#4
lasersbee Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 14,523 Rep Power: 551	Re: What type of computer geek are you? N/P if this is just a farce... the data will just be skewed... Well... if it had been a serious Poll I may have used the Poll Data to see if we should include a Mac or Linux Data Logging Software option for the LaserBee products... Guess that's not going to happen... Jerry __________________ J.BAUER Electronics Home Page LaserBee Laser Power Meter Products meet your needs at affordable Prices: See them all here on LPF... LaserBee Power Meter products ALWAYS in Stock and discounted for LPF Members.... 2W LaserBee A Laser Power Meter LaserBee 2.5W USB LPM LaserBee 3.7W USB LPM Available on eBay:Check availability here... This banner is available to and can be copied/used FREE by any LaserBee owner

12-05-2009, 07:21 PM	#5
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f22warzone Class 2M Laser Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 761 Rep Power: 43	Re: What type of computer geek are you? Glad you make yourself feel better by bashing a product because yours sucks so bad...... you know why there are no viruses for a Mac because you can't make them any crapper then they all ready are and as a matter of cat I bet if a pc guy wrote a virus for a mac he would make it better. __________________ X-125 Doing 136 Avg with 138mw peak..... Most stable DPSS I have ever seen by +-2mw 1.5W 523nm Viasho doing 1.78W : )

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Asherz Class 3R Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,626 Rep Power: 56	Re: What type of computer geek are you? I use a PC, but I'm sensible and have a slight amount of common sense to I don't get viruses or spyware. I would point out how bias your poll is, but it's been mentioned I have used linux from time to time just for a bit of fun, I have yet to own a mac but I do a lot of web design work so it would nice to own one. As for it not getting viruses, and it being "imune" according to there advertisments this simply isn't true, viruses can be written and directed to attak any OS but because the majority of the world uses windows, writing a virus for the 10% of people who use macs is pointless Maybe you should edit the options to a less bias poll, then the results can be used in a useful way __________________ - 150mW Ehgemus Mini-RPL Review - Collection of the Best Free games 445nm Custom build@1A - Old style Dorcy Jr. + purple anodized heatsink Dino Direct 50mW Flashlight unit DX True green 100mW O-like module @ 171mW in Mini-RPL host Single-line Argon @ 52mW 488nm Peak PHR-803T @ 110mA in Jayrob MXDL host DX Red 660nm 200mW Dragon lasers 190nm-548nm Safety Goggles

12-05-2009, 10:11 PM	#12
roosl Class 2 Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 389 Rep Power: 142	Re: What type of computer geek are you? Hmmm. Ya, my 1st thought too was the choices, followed by "Please no flame wars", then of course come the flames.. aargh.. lol I don't think useful poll results is Lasher's intent. He said he was curious what fellow members are running. Ah, well.. Hey, I like Windows at home, for my hobbies and online presence, and in my day gigs have been a command-line Unix guy for a lot longer (since the 80's). For their GUI, Solaris and Linux suck. For graphics and software availability, they suck. As servers, they're top notch. So, there are pros and cons to all, depending on you, usage, applications, etc. So far, it doesn't seem that there will ever be the quality and availability of software for Linux that we have for Windows, when it comes to desktop usage for the masses. For that matter, the Mac has less available, but is very stable for people who just want basic stuff and don't want to worry about doing any administration. As far as viruses and spyware are concerned, one must be vigilant. It's not because you have one OS or another, it's because there are assholes who think it's cool to write such crap. Any careless person can have their system affected. We're well beyond the "IBM PC" age, so if we're talking about personal computers, it's accurate to say that a Mac is a PC. The marketing war is really between MS Windows and Apple Mac OS, not between PC and Mac. A Mac IS a PC. __________________ -Russell -aka- Roosl My 1st green laser is an Optotronics RPL-400 My blue laser is an Optotronics RPL-30 Like this Forum? Keep it charged! Donate! Please keep lasers safe and legal! Invitation: 3D Art Gallery and Lasers FaceBook

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Lasher Class 1M Laser Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 123 Rep Power: 4	Re: What type of computer geek are you? Wow. So much for having a fun poll or a sense of humor. I've never seen so many stick in the mud attitudes in my life. This was done in Jest and if no one here can see that quite clearly then you really should get out more. If all this forum is about is stone cold science and has no room for fun or humor then maybe I've misjudged everyone here. Lighten up already Lasher

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FireMyLaser Class 3B Laser Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 2,793 Rep Power: 161	Re: What type of computer geek are you? No, it is just you who fail at being funny. __________________ Niko likes cereal.

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lasersbee Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 14,523 Rep Power: 551	Re: What type of computer geek are you? You know Lasher... I use a lot of smilies when I post... It is to let members know my intent of the post... If you intended for this Poll to be a Joke as you already told me it was... (and I accepted that and didn't vote) then I guess it wasn't easy enough for others to see either.... We had another Member recently with a non-humorous Poll that was Biased from the get-go if you didn't vote like him... At first glance this Poll looked very similar in presentation... We only know from what we read... so no need to get angry at members if you didn't make it clear enough that is was a Joke... Jerry __________________ J.BAUER Electronics Home Page LaserBee Laser Power Meter Products meet your needs at affordable Prices: See them all here on LPF... LaserBee Power Meter products ALWAYS in Stock and discounted for LPF Members.... 2W LaserBee A Laser Power Meter LaserBee 2.5W USB LPM LaserBee 3.7W USB LPM Available on eBay:Check availability here... This banner is available to and can be copied/used FREE by any LaserBee owner Last edited by lasersbee; 12-05-2009 at 10:32 PM.

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Rob Class 2 Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendora, California Posts: 478 Rep Power: 9	Re: What type of computer geek are you? LOL TJ So damn funny, so damn true. __________________ - 180mw 6x Daquin Build in MX Power Host - - 5mw 405nm Pen (Cheap Piece of Crap) - - Coming Soon Custom Built 100mW 405nm - - WL Evolution Pro 130mW - - Jay Rob's Mini Green Host w/ 60mW O-like Module - - My Dream: 473nm Pen (Someday Soon Hopefully) - - 200mw Dilda Focusable Red Torch - *Remember to always practice good safety habits when using any laser. And never point it at a plane and/or any flying object. You're just asking to go to jail if you do that.*

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lasersbee Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 14,523 Rep Power: 551	Re: What type of computer geek are you? Pretty Funny... nice beat... Jerry __________________ J.BAUER Electronics Home Page LaserBee Laser Power Meter Products meet your needs at affordable Prices: See them all here on LPF... LaserBee Power Meter products ALWAYS in Stock and discounted for LPF Members.... 2W LaserBee A Laser Power Meter LaserBee 2.5W USB LPM LaserBee 3.7W USB LPM Available on eBay:Check availability here... This banner is available to and can be copied/used FREE by any LaserBee owner

12-05-2009, 11:23 PM	#20
Rob Class 2 Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendora, California Posts: 478 Rep Power: 9	Re: What type of computer geek are you? To be honest I'm all three types of computer geek. I love Windows 7, epecially after Vista. Microsoft hit the nail on the head with this OS I have a Macbook Pro and love OSX but although the OS is near perfect its terrible for gaming. I also use Linux, while more difficult to use, I enjoy the level of openness it provides. Being a computer geek I think it's limiting to stick to just one OS, everyone has different tastes and I like to be able to help anyone who needs it, no matter what OS it is. I find that most people that bash the other OS's have either never used them or have just been unlucky in their experiences. __________________ - 180mw 6x Daquin Build in MX Power Host - - 5mw 405nm Pen (Cheap Piece of Crap) - - Coming Soon Custom Built 100mW 405nm - - WL Evolution Pro 130mW - - Jay Rob's Mini Green Host w/ 60mW O-like Module - - My Dream: 473nm Pen (Someday Soon Hopefully) - - 200mw Dilda Focusable Red Torch - *Remember to always practice good safety habits when using any laser. And never point it at a plane and/or any flying object. You're just asking to go to jail if you do that.*

12-06-2009, 12:43 AM	#21
lasersbee Class 4 Laser Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 14,523 Rep Power: 551	Re: What type of computer geek are you? Hey Rob... I hear what you're saying... I'm an old school DOS guy... And I have tried the other OSs out there on my and my friend's computers... I just don't have a need for anything other than a DOS/Windows computer... It does exactly what I require to run my business and design any programs... I am currently running in Win 2000 Pro (for about 2 years now) and have no issues... or any real need to upgrade... Why fix the car if nothing is wrong with it... Yeah... Yeah... Yeah... I can here all the elite computer geeks that were not even born when I had my 1st computer... screaming ... "Ya gotta get Win7"... That will happen when I NEED it or the car is broken.. Jerry Jerry __________________ J.BAUER Electronics Home Page LaserBee Laser Power Meter Products meet your needs at affordable Prices: See them all here on LPF... LaserBee Power Meter products ALWAYS in Stock and discounted for LPF Members.... 2W LaserBee A Laser Power Meter LaserBee 2.5W USB LPM LaserBee 3.7W USB LPM Available on eBay:Check availability here... This banner is available to and can be copied/used FREE by any LaserBee owner

12-06-2009, 12:58 AM	#22
Rob Class 2 Laser Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendora, California Posts: 478 Rep Power: 9	Re: What type of computer geek are you? I completely understand what you're saying Jerry. You're a prime example of a user that is completely satisfied with something that suits their needs. Everyone has their own preferences and their own likes. Most people are genuinely happy with Windows and don't see the point in OSX, others are happy with XP and see no reason to upgrade to 7. If it's not broke, don't fix it, seems to be a lot of people's mentality and that's perfectly ok. Myself though, I like to be on the bleeding edge of technology and keep update with all the latest and greatest. That's pretty neat you're an old DOS guy, I grew up on DOS myself. LOL. I remember running Windows 3.1. Hahaha. Personally I try to live by the motto, "To each his own." I respect everyone's decision and don't bash them on their personal preferences. Edit: Yeah Windows 7 is awesome, but the hassle to upgrade from anything but Vista just isn't worth it in my opinion. __________________ - 180mw 6x Daquin Build in MX Power Host - - 5mw 405nm Pen (Cheap Piece of Crap) - - Coming Soon Custom Built 100mW 405nm - - WL Evolution Pro 130mW - - Jay Rob's Mini Green Host w/ 60mW O-like Module - - My Dream: 473nm Pen (Someday Soon Hopefully) - - 200mw Dilda Focusable Red Torch - *Remember to always practice good safety habits when using any laser. And never point it at a plane and/or any flying object. You're just asking to go to jail if you do that.* Last edited by Rob; 12-06-2009 at 01:07 AM.

12-06-2009, 03:21 AM	#23
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