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I'm just wondering
-what's the different
between those three operation systems ??
-In which condition shall i use them ?
i mean if i were a student or a business man...etc
Windows is free for me too, so it's not a point, but yeah, that might be a thing. XD
I'd use Microsoft on my home PC, preferably Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, and Linux on my office PC, preferably Ubuntu.
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If you don't know anything about linux or mac do not get em, they are more complex then windows.
No
I don't want to use any of them
i prefer windows
but i heard people say Mac, and Linux
i said what's the different
beside that
where ever i go i only find windows
only few people use Mac and Linux
they're not very common
Windows is the most used operating system (OS) for PCs and will be the one you are most familliar with. It's a very GUI-centric OS as opposed to some distributions of linux (more on that later..) with much of the usability of a command-line operating system. It's based around ease of use and compatibility. Mac, which is the Apple brand, runs the operating system commonly known as OSx. OSx is a locked down operating system so you cannot change the stuff inside your PC without breaking Apples warranty. Because you can;t change what's inside the PC, it knows exactly what hardware is there and can make the system much, much quicker since it doesn't have to load drivers on boot.
Linux is the final of the OS main players and is a very niche operating system that offers multiple "flavours" of essentially the same thing. As a general user, you may have heard of Ubuntu, which is the "friendlier" version of Linux, however, Linux can be adjusted and managed in whatever way you please and is suited for server backends, user management systems and other such tasks that require a lot of configuration from the backend.
I'll get to answering your questions:
"What's the difference?"
Well, Windows and OSx are very Graphically Oriented OS's, this means that a lot of what you do with the computer can be done on clicking on icons or navigating menus. Windows is the main operating system and is configurable and compatible with lots and lots of hardware (the stuff inside your PC) OSx on the other hand will not let you mess about with the insides of your PC but this leads to quicker load times, but your computer can become obsolete very quickly. It's important to note that MacOSx is based on the UNIX platform, the same platform that the linux operating system is based upon, thus making the two systems very similar.
Linux is the more... well, let's get it out in the open, downright nerdy option, although, it's beginning to lose that image with the popularisation of ubuntu.
Linux is a free Operating System and comes in many different versions or "distributions". The commonly known distros are Ubuntu, Arch, Mint or RedHat (feel free to Google them to check them out). Each distribution is suited for different situations thus makes the operating system very versitile and manageable in the workplace. However, since hardware and software is not often "plug-and-play" it is not really that popular with home users, especially since most operating support comes purely from the community online.
"Which situation should I use them?"
Each of the operating systems can mostly fill each others roles, however, how well is up to you. OSx is a locked down platform so cannot really be used for system backends, such as website hosting or business user management, however, Linux is perfect for the role of hosting websites and the like, a is certain flavours of Windows (Server Editions).
Windows is regarded as the more business oriented OS, however, this is mainly because it's easy to train people to use, it's very user friendly and requires little computing knowledge to turn on, load up Excel and type in some numbers.
OSx is typically a more media oriented OS and is suited for use in design studios for films, music and graphics, however, much of the software used on the OSx platform can be used on Windows systems.
Linux is generally not really that great for the generic home user, it's getting better, however, if the user has trouble logging into facebook on windows, they'll have a LOT of trouble with linux.
At the end of the day, you'll get a lot of biased opinion online about operating systems from fanboys. If you do want to research the different OS's, try and pick a reputable source
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Windows is the most used operating system (OS) for PCs and will be the one you are most familliar with. It's a very GUI-centric OS as opposed to some distributions of linux (more on that later..) with much of the usability of a command-line operating system. It's based around ease of use and compatibility. Mac, which is the Apple brand, runs the operating system commonly known as OSx. OSx is a locked down operating system so you cannot change the stuff inside your PC without breaking Apples warranty. Because you can;t change what's inside the PC, it knows exactly what hardware is there and can make the system much, much quicker since it doesn't have to load drivers on boot.
Linux is the final of the OS main players and is a very niche operating system that offers multiple "flavours" of essentially the same thing. As a general user, you may have heard of Ubuntu, which is the "friendlier" version of Linux, however, Linux can be adjusted and managed in whatever way you please and is suited for server backends, user management systems and other such tasks that require a lot of configuration from the backend.
I'll get to answering your questions:
"What's the difference?"
Well, Windows and OSx are very Graphically Oriented OS's, this means that a lot of what you do with the computer can be done on clicking on icons or navigating menus. Windows is the main operating system and is configurable and compatible with lots and lots of hardware (the stuff inside your PC) OSx on the other hand will not let you mess about with the insides of your PC but this leads to quicker load times, but your computer can become obsolete very quickly. It's important to note that MacOSx is based on the UNIX platform, the same platform that the linux operating system is based upon, thus making the two systems very similar.
Linux is the more... well, let's get it out in the open, downright nerdy option, although, it's beginning to lose that image with the popularisation of ubuntu.
Linux is a free Operating System and comes in many different versions or "distributions". The commonly known distros are Ubuntu, Arch, Mint or RedHat (feel free to Google them to check them out). Each distribution is suited for different situations thus makes the operating system very versitile and manageable in the workplace. However, since hardware and software is not often "plug-and-play" it is not really that popular with home users, especially since most operating support comes purely from the community online.
"Which situation should I use them?"
Each of the operating systems can mostly fill each others roles, however, how well is up to you. OSx is a locked down platform so cannot really be used for system backends, such as website hosting or business user management, however, Linux is perfect for the role of hosting websites and the like, a is certain flavours of Windows (Server Editions).
Windows is regarded as the more business oriented OS, however, this is mainly because it's easy to train people to use, it's very user friendly and requires little computing knowledge to turn on, load up Excel and type in some numbers.
OSx is typically a more media oriented OS and is suited for use in design studios for films, music and graphics, however, much of the software used on the OSx platform can be used on Windows systems.
Linux is generally not really that great for the generic home user, it's getting better, however, if the user has trouble logging into facebook on windows, they'll have a LOT of trouble with linux.
At the end of the day, you'll get a lot of biased opinion online about operating systems from fanboys. If you do want to research the different OS's, try and pick a reputable source
Hmm, Windows is more for the casual computer user and is compatible with almost anything. Mac on the other hand is more for specialist programmes I find, mainly Adobe products and other creative software like 3D programmes i find work better on the Mac OS that windows. also the Mac OS is for a more..advanced user in my opinion, with Windows you have the tabs e.c.t easy to navigate, Mac is a tad more confusing in my opinion, takes some getting used to.
Linux? well i have no experience in using a Linux system so I can't comment.
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