Software Comparison Tables
Internet Browsers, FPS games, Vector Graphics Software, Raytracing software, RPG's, Operating Systems
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| Internet Browser | Plugins | Security | Speed | Customization/Looks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefox | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safari | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| I.E. | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Firefox wins!
| FPS Games | Brains | Reflexes | Community | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halo | 1 | 5 | 1 | $60 |
| Tremulous | 4 | 5 | 3 | Free |
| ET:QW | 3 | 4 | 5 | <$20 |
Tremulous wins!
| Vector Graphics Software | OS | Ease | Quality | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkscape | All | 4 | 4 | Free |
| Illustrator | Mac, Win | 5 | 5 | Tons |
| Xara Xtreme |
Linux (Open Source) |
5 | 3 | Free |
Inkscape and Xara tie for free quality, Illustrator costs too much.
| Raytracing Software | Speed | Quality | Scene Creation | External Plugins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POV-Ray | 5 | 5 | 2 (script) | 3 (self) |
| Kerkythea | 3 | 5 | 5 (3d view) | 5 (self, SketchUp) |
POV-Ray is very good and fast, bur Kerkythea saves time with it's in-system editing and SketchUp plug-ins.
| Role-Playing Games | Graphics | Simplicity | Story | Misc. | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oblivion | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | ~$60 |
| Elona | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | Free |
| GearHead | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | Free |
Oblivion gives the best time, with Elona being fun for those looking simply for a sandbox game, and GearHead combines sand-box gameplay with random story generations to provide a free gaming experience.
| OS Review | Looks | Performance | Bugs | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows XP | 3/5 modded | 4, but easy to mess up | 3 (few) | A little |
| Mac OS-X | 4 | 3 | 5 (none) | Extortionate, with hardware |
| Ubuntu/Knoppix | 5 (with light software) | 5 | 5 (none) | Free, WINE allows Windows "support" |
Ubuntu/Knoppix is the best bet for an easy-use OS. Yes, they're different. But they're similar enough in user interface and features.
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