Eh which OS should i get?

[Jadencide]

System Specs

>! Time of this report: 9/28/2010, 16:24:05
      Machine name:  :evil:-PC
  Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100618-1621)
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
      System Model: VGC-RB40
              BIOS: BIOS Date: 03/13/05 19:31:59 Ver: 08.00.10
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
            Memory: 512MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 502MB RAM
          Page File: 727MB used, 799MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
  User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
    DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
    DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode

I know i have a crap machine but since my last one fried my friend gave me this one. Until i get a job i wont be able to upgrade. So im asking since my Win7 is very laggy because of ram usage should i switch to linux or back to XP? I want to still be able to program in .net or use Itunes which i don't know if wine can handle this. Thanks  ;D

[Godlord]

Use Linux, and C instead of .net. Not sure if you use iTunes for an iFad (e.g. iPod), but it's most likely supported on Linux.

Regards,
  Stephan.

[Jadencide]

@Stephan:

> Use Linux, and C instead of .net. Not sure if you use iTunes for an iFad (e.g. iPod), but it's most likely supported on Linux.
>
> Regards,
>   Stephan.

I know vb.net and C is hard to learn (So i've heard). But i have an Itouch which i don't think iFad has access to :(

Ubuntu
PClinuxOS
DSL
?
i tried these but idunno which will eat my pc up less.

[Godlord]

C books only take about two hundred pages for just the language itself, together with libc. Messing in a language that isn't portable to the extent of C, isn't worth messing in, as for high-level programming languages.

With iFad I meant a collective name that represented the iPod, iTouch, iPad and whatever else you have. [Apparently, they are supported though](http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/02/28/ubuntu-10-04-supports-iphone-and-ipod-touch-out-of-the-box/).

As for resources, Ubuntu actually works fine if you have 512 MiB RAM, otherwise you can also use Xubuntu if you like Ubuntu a lot. I wouldn't bother with something like DSL, unless you know how to get around in Linux very well.

Regards,
  Stephan.

[Jadencide]

I just need a damn job.
:lipsrsealed:
Thanks, Locky

[Homicidal Monkey]

Just to let you know, I have Ubuntu running on a 1.2ghz comp with only 512mb ram and it runs extremely smooth.

[westin444]

Yep, Ubuntu runs great on my computer, which is similar to yours.

[crzyone9584]

If your able to buy some ram I'd keep windows 7\. Since you said you can't upgrade, I'd go with a linux system. Anything with a Debian build is ok. Ubuntu as an os is great. As for vb.net it's actually easy to learn. I've been able to learn most about the language in about a year. As for c its harder. If you for a C language I'd suggest C++. You can always install Mono and Mono Develop to us vb.net or C# on linux.

Side note ram doesn't cost to much. Just buy a pack with a 2, 1 gig sticks. You should be okay.

[Godlord]

C is easier than C++. If you go for a C language, go for **C**, not C++ or ObjC. Don't bother with Mono, nobody who is right in their mind will attempt to run .net on a non-Microsoft operating system such as Linux.

Regards,
  Stephan.

[Patrick]

C++ is C with extra stuff. amirite?

[Displaced]

More or less.
C++ contains everything from C but you shouldn't mix the languages.
Writing a "C++" program with "C" syntax is crap.
I'm learning C too, its a bit messy if you have oop in your mind. Also there is no GC in C so you have to keep an eye of what you alloc. But Once you got this, you'll see how much power you have with C.
The ability to work with pointer (on almost every aspect) grants you very fast and flexible programs, but very bad ones if you don't know/care what you are doing there.

[Homicidal Monkey]

@мсичġġєт:

> C++ is C with extra stuff. amirite?

As far as you should be concerned, C++ is just C with classes.

[Godlord]

@Displaced:

> More or less.
> C++ contains everything from C but you shouldn't mix the languages.
> Writing a "C++" program with "C" syntax is crap.
> I'm learning C too, its a bit messy if you have oop in your mind. Also there is no GC in C so you have to keep an eye of what you alloc. But Once you got this, you'll see how much power you have with C.
> The ability to work with pointer (on almost every aspect) grants you very fast and flexible programs, but very bad ones if you don't know/care what you are doing there.

C++ contains everything from C89, slapped inside out. Also, there's nothing wrong with not using the half-baked OOP feature of C++, I would use C instead, but that still doesn't mean it is wrong.

As for garbage collection: you generally don't need it, unless you are **lazy**, in which case you shouldn't be programming at all.

Regards,
  Stephan.

[Alster]

Bah, who needs classes.

And Linux supports iTunes emulated through Wine. Or you could use an iTunes alternative like Banshee or Amarok - supports your ipods to your ipad nanos.

[Homicidal Monkey]

@Zero3X:

> Bah, who needs classes.
>
> And Linux supports iTunes emulated through Wine. Or you could use an iTunes alternative like Banshee or Amarok - supports your ipods to your ipad nanos.

I use rhythmbox. Also, who _buys_ music now? Seriously, how long after Napster is it?

[Koovo]

You have a plethora of options to choose from, chief of which is **Linux** and to a lesser extent, **BSD**.  The following link is one of great importance on your journey to a Micro$oft free computing experience.

http://distrowatch.com/

I make love to this site on a daily basis.  As for suggestions on which distribution to install, take a peek at the Page Hit Ranking sidebar. Most will recommend the top ten distros, others are more selective.  I recommend [TinyMe](http://tinymelinux.com/doku.php) or [Puppy](http://www.puppylinux.com/).  Both are light on system resources.

Another website that pays host to a helpful community of Linux users is NotebookReview.com.

http://www.notebookreview.com/

When Micro$soft decided to molest the wallets and computers of consumers with Windows Vista, I found refuge on the [Linux Compatibility and Software](http://forum.notebookreview.com/linux-compatibility-software/) section of the forums.  Good folk they be.

Crap. Just re-read your post and realized you may not be novice when it comes to the Linux world.  Whatever, I'll just add this link as well.

[An opinion on the differences between BSD and Linux](http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20100802#qa)

Happy hunting.

[mrmiguu]

Win site is win
[http://www.video2mp3.net/](http://www.video2mp3.net/)

[Godlord]

@Koovo:

> You have a plethora of options to choose from, chief of which is **Linux** and to a lesser extent, **BSD**.  The following link is one of great importance on your journey to a Micro$oft free computing experience.
>
> http://distrowatch.com/
>
> I make love to this site on a daily basis.  As for suggestions on which distribution to install, take a peek at the Page Hit Ranking sidebar. Most will recommend the top ten distros, others are more selective.  I recommend [TinyMe](http://tinymelinux.com/doku.php) or [Puppy](http://www.puppylinux.com/).  Both are light on system resources.
>
> Another website that pays host to a helpful community of Linux users is NotebookReview.com.
>
> http://www.notebookreview.com/
>
> When Micro$soft decided to molest the wallets and computers of consumers with Windows Vista, I found refuge on the [Linux Compatibility and Software](http://forum.notebookreview.com/linux-compatibility-software/) section of the forums.  Good folk they be.
>
> Crap. Just re-read your post and realized you may not be novice when it comes to the Linux world.  Whatever, I'll just add this link as well.
>
> [An opinion on the differences between BSD and Linux](http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20100802#qa)
>
> Happy hunting.

One word: GNU/Hurd.

Regards,
  Stephan.