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Options to Look For While Choosing an Operating System!BY: Anisa Author | Category: Technology | Submitted: 2010-10-11 22:45:41
Like the wide range of options available to shoppers when they go out in the market, operating systems also offer a few options to its users to choose from. However, selecting a right operating system may be difficult for those who are not much familiar with pros and cons of each operating system available out there. Most common choices to consider while looking for an operating system are Microsoft Windows, Apple and Linux system. In the following paragraphs I will quickly review the particular advantages and disadvantages of each of these three operating systems to help you make a wise choice. Hope you will find these useful! Advantages and Disadvantages of Microsoft Windows Microsoft windows have many advantages some of which includes: there are quite a lot software programs available in the market that can go easily with MS windows like MS office etc. Modern powerful games and other informative programs can work considerably well on Microsoft windows. There are a lot of peripheral devices that can operate considerably well on MS windows. Moreover, Microsoft windows being the most commonly used operating system in the professional world can help you get an edge over others; it could be a plus point if you know how to operate it. Another benefit of using Microsoft windows is that you may not need to acquire assistance and support before using Microsoft windows as they are so commonly used that you may already have experience using it. However, Microsoft Windows could be a costly choice, more specifically if you select the Professional and/or Ultimate editions. Second negative point of Microsoft Windows is that it has a poor, yet gradually improving, security system. Therefore if you are planning to opt for this operating system you must also consider buying a virus checker as well as web security plan to keep your system protected from bug attacks. Advantages and Disadvantages of Apple Mac Operating System X The chief benefit of Apple Mac Operating system X is that it offers a user friendly interface. Apple is famous for offering excellently designed and best quality products, one of such examples is Operating system X. Apple is best known for multimedia applications like video editing etc and computer graphics. Although Apple computers have a healthy standing regarding security, it's nevertheless suggested that you still should opt for some sort of virus detectors as well as web security program to keep your system safe. No doubt, there exists a more restricted array of peripheral devices that goes with Apple OS X as compared to MS Windows, but nevertheless it still is quite adequate for many of the system users. When it comes to software, a fair level of software program is also available to go with Apple OS X like MS office for Mac etc. Coming towards the disadvantages, for more practical reasons it is worth mentioning that Mac Operating System X goes only with Apple hardware (the core system). However, it is good because Mac hardware is rather nice and contributes to the actual trustworthiness associated with Apples products. Apple OS X is also expensive. Advantages and Disadvantages of Linux System The foremost advantage is actually its price; it costs zero for a lot of distributors. However certain support packages opted for along with the Linux system cost the user a few bucks. Next, Linux is regarded as really reliable system by most of its users. Third is the performance of Linux system. Linux functions firmly above almost all standards. Lastly, protection, Linux system offers a healthy standing when it comes to security. Other advantages include an array of totally free good quality open source SW that can work well with Linux system. Additionally, there is a fair range of proprietary SW, most prominent of which are engineering, scientific and technology packages. Moreover, many MS windows applications are obtainable to be operated on particular Linux devices. Like other two systems discussed before, Linux also has a few drawbacks most prominent of which is that graphical user interfaces of Linux, namely Gnome and KDE are not up to the standard offered by any of the MS Windows or Apple's offerings. Moreover, it is not in wide use and is mostly used by few groups like engineering professionals, IT business people, or students. Summarizing I would like to suggest that you should opt for Microsoft Windows if you are a game junkie or professional person, Apple Operating System X if you are an artist or Linux if you are an engineer. Article Source: http://www.writearticles.org/ About Author / Additional Info: Comments on this article: (0 comments so far)
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