Linux vs Windows vs Macintosh

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Differences between Windows, Linux/Unix and Macintosh Operating System There are three option of operating system such as Windows, Linux and Macintosh. Firstly, I am going to have a brief idea about what are Windows, Linux and Macintosh. What is Windows? The Windows is an operating system. This allows people to manage files and run software programs on desktop and laptop computers. The Windows operating system is developed and maintained by Microsoft, the company founded by Bill Gates. The first version was released in 1985. Since then, it has grown significantly, and it now dominates the market. Windows uses a graphical user interface (GUI) to make it easier for people to use their computers. The primary ways that people navigate are through icons on the desktop and the Start menu. Some of the popular Windows editions are Win 98, Win 2000, Win Me, Win 2003, Win XP, Win Vista and etc. All Flavors of Windows Come from Microsoft. The benefits of using Windows are the Microsoft that made several advancements and changes have made it much easier to use operating system. Besides, there is a larger selection of available software programs, utilities and games for Windows. Microsoft Windows also provide its own help section, vast amount of available online documentation as well as books on each of the versions of Windows. On the other side, Microsoft Windows can run between $50.00 - $150.00 US dollars per each license copy and the operating system continues to be the most vulnerable to viruses and other attacks. Secondly what is Linux? Linux stands for Linus’ UNIX. Linux is the kernel of an operating system. Linux was built on the UNIX tradition. Linux was originally developed by Linus Torwalds of Finland, who currently owns the Linux trademark. Using the open source code of the Linux kernel, people have been developing operating systems based on the Linux

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