The Differences Between Mac Os and Windows Os

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Title : The differences between Mac OS and Window OS Thesis statement There is a big differences between Mac and Windows in terms of design of UI, software, gaming specifications and security. 1. Design of UI is one of the big differentiator between Mac and Windows as both have their own attraction. a. OSX has a dock, where open programs and documents, as well as a quick launch type interface is located. 1. The UI is focusing on the driven by a bar at the top of the display 2. Common commands which are shared between applications b. Meanwhile, Windows 8 has a Start Menu, where applications and common locations are located. 1. Has a taskbar where open programs as well as "pinned" programs. 2. Programs stack here when more than one document or program is open. 2. Mac and Windows varies its software used for their OS and their functionality. c. One of example, Microsoft office for Windows has more features and functionality compared to Office for Mac version. 1. Office 2013 offers a lot of new features rather than Office for Mac. d. Mac hasn't captured a larger share of the computer market caused the lack of software written for its operating system. (Pumphrey 8). 1. Most applications were standardized on Windows years ago. 2. Shortage of specialized business software. 3. Differences between Mac and Windows in terms of Gaming specification was clearly seen e. Windows is highly customizable machines that make gamers most likely to choose Windows. 1. Most computer gamers gravitate toward the Windows, thanks to the wide selection of recreational software offered for Windows systems (Pumphrey 8) f. Mac has slowly expended its offering to include the games that can be played on its machine 1. A search on the online gaming platform Steam reveals about 180 games for Mac and more than 1,300 for Windows

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