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Poll: Why do you use your particular OS?

5 points by windsurfer ↗ HN
Just wondering what operating systems you use on a daily basis, and why.

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joubee
I use Linux (Ubuntu) to do pen testing Mac at home for iPhone development PC (Vista (un)Ultimate) at home for development PC (Windows XP) for day job
bootload
no bsd?
windsurfer
I left a "something else" category ;)
bootload
*"... I left a "something else" category ;) ..."

... and you already have Macs covered but BSD is a big category to leave out.

windsurfer
BSD is widely used, but as a primary workstation...? So far there's only one vote, presumably from you, in the "something else" category.
md81544
I went through the Linux-only mindset for years but now pragmatism rules and I use Linux for development and general productivity, Macs for Garageband and testing my website on Safari, and Windows for Solitaire...

...and things like Garmin and Tom Tom software

CyberFonic
I occassionally use Microsoft Windows because it's the only one that supports my _______ (fill in the otherwise unsupported device that you need to use occassionally)