serato only supports mac, win xp & vista... no linux support...

its been asked for a few times but don't think its being worked on.

Thank you, that basically sums it up for me.

I am assuming that Mac is the most popular for DJs to use.

uh oh...i smell a fresh debate coming on...

+3 for mac (+1 for each mac i own)

I hear Delintosh is catching up.

think the basic rule is use what platform you are the most comfortable on.

If I was to use a mac I'd have no idea where to start debuging if there was a problem.

which is why i stuck to XP.

that's the beauty of macs...no need to debug!

I have always used windows so i am very familiar with it but i can not eliminate the option of purchasing a mac just because i don't know it. i would just have to learn it and i am sure that it is simple to pick up. i have heard that linux/ubuntu is the most reliable OS on the market today so that is why i asked my question in the first place. djing is new to me and if i start building up my crates i would hate to ever lose them even though i would always back my crates up. i would also hate to have the computer crash on me at any point in time especially during a set. Thanks for the info.

DJ BICHIN install crossover linux pro to your ubuntu it sa program that lets you run windows applications on any linus os

rap_50, that's the answer that i have been waiting to hear! Does crossover linux pro cost money?

I found this on the web... have a read through.

What is the best operating system?

It depends on what is the purpose of the operating system. There is no operating system till today which can be called "The Best" overall. Few OS and their best usage are described below. Behavior of a OS for industry and for personal use may not be similar.

Microsoft Windows: The most common OS.

Pros

The largest library of programs and applications.
Most commercial games only work with Windows.
Largest variety of compatible hardware and peripherals (flash drives, music players, etc) to chose from.

Cons

Prone to viruses, spyware, and adware if proper steps not taken (anti-virus).
Prone to crashes if proper steps not taken.

Apple Macintosh:

Pros

Relatively simple interface
Low number of viruses and spyware (though, unlike what Apple claims, it is not immune)
Many high-quality Mac-only programs exist (iLife)

Cons

Relatively small amount of third-party commercial programs
Small game selection
Limited to Apple-manufactured hardware.
Some websites only support Internet Explorer. This browser isn't made for the mac anymore.

Linux/Unix/FreeBSD

Pros

Low number of virsues and spyware
Free
Has a free equivalent to nearly every Windows/Mac program
Customizable
Can run certain Windows programs with the use of a compatibility layer such as Wine. (Programs such as Cedega can be used to run many Windows games)

Cons

Many features require more experience/knowledge of operating system than most people have for some distributions

Many commercial programs do not support Linux
Small commercial game library