Fei "Scott" Jiang's Research Survey

The purpose of this survey is to better understand the differences in user characteristics among computer operating systems. Thank you in advance for taking this 10-question research survey! :)

1. Please check all that apply.

	Have heard of it before	Have used it before	Neither
Windows	Please check all that apply. Windows Have heard of it before	Have used it before	Neither
Mac	Mac Have heard of it before	Have used it before	Neither
Linux	Linux Have heard of it before	Have used it before	Neither
UNIX	UNIX Have heard of it before	Have used it before	Neither

2. Please check all that apply.

	Windows	Mac	Linux	UNIX	Other
What computer operating system did you start with in the past?	Please check all that apply. What computer operating system did you start with in the past? Windows	Mac	Linux	UNIX	Other
What computer operating system do you use mostly now?	What computer operating system do you use mostly now? Windows	Mac	Linux	UNIX	Other
What computer operating system do you prefer to use?	What computer operating system do you prefer to use? Windows	Mac	Linux	UNIX	Other

Why do you actually prefer to use that one particular computer operating system?

3. Please rate your satisfaction with all of the following that you have used.

	Excellent	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor	Never Used
Windows	Please rate your satisfaction with all of the following that you have used. Windows Excellent	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor	Never Used
Mac	Mac Excellent	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor	Never Used
Linux	Linux Excellent	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor	Never Used
UNIX	UNIX Excellent	Very Good	Good	Fair	Poor	Never Used

4. In recent years, have you switched to using a different computer operating system for your primary use?

In recent years, have you switched to using a different computer operating system for your primary use? No

Yes, and I switched because... (please provide an explanation below.)

5. Please select the category that best suits you.

Please select the category that best suits you. Basic Computer User - I can turn on the computer and get on the internet for email, etc.

Social Networker - I only use my computer to go to Myspace/Facebook/email, etc.

Gamer - I mostly play games and check my email

Advanced User - I can get around my operating system and computer more than most users

Programmer - Code Code Code...when does it end?

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6. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

What is the highest level of education you have completed? Less than High School

High School/GED

Some College

2-Year College Degree (Associate's)

4-Year College Degree (Bachelor's)

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Professional Degree (MD/JD)

7. What was/is your undergraduate major in college?

	Undergraduate Major
Undergraduate Major	What was/is your undergraduate major in college? Undergraduate Major Undergraduate Major

8. What is your occupation? Please select the category that best suits you.

	Occupation Category
Occupation Category	What is your occupation? Please select the category that best suits you. Occupation Category Occupation Category

9. Please select your age group.

Please select your age group. 18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56-65

66 or older

10. Please select your gender and sexual preference.

	Gender	Sexual Preference
Gender & Sexual Preference	Please select your gender and sexual preference. Gender & Sexual Preference Gender	Sexual Preference