These groups have been waging an almost equal struggle to monopolize the market for a long time, and this struggle is expected for a long time - it is difficult to single out a favorite in it. Let's try to figure out which product is of the highest quality.

Windows

On this moment There are three current versions of the OS of this corporation - 7, 8, 10. Windows XP has already gone out of fashion - now it is installed mainly on old computers. The newest version is Windows 10, but not the best popular version from company. Windows 7 is firmly in the ranking of the most used systems: 52% personal computers in the world are served by it.

Windows operating systems are optimized and work stable on most computers, with XP and 7 being the most preferred on older versions. Windows is not the most secure product, so if you use Windows OS, you need to take care of installing licensed security software.

Many users compare operating systems based on their interface. Windows doesn't lose to its competitors - big choice themes for data visualization, window animation and translucency create a nice contrast. Newer versions of Windows have retained elements of the very first systems from this manufacturer, which attracts the user.

One of the key advantages is the ability to install programs to perform a wide variety of tasks. This concerns office programs and gaming applications, as well as other applied areas.

Linux

Here, manufacturers decided to release many versions that have a special purpose. Ubuntu is the most widely recognized Linux product. It has become popular with Linux because it is the most optimal for home use.

The Linux product is unique in that you can change everything in the system settings in such a way that the system will be completely rebuilt taking into account the PC parameters. This fact provides the most high performance, and in this component Linux is the undoubted leader among OS manufacturers. Linux also has the advantage of high reliability and security, since distribution kits provide many mechanisms for restricting access to user information.

Concerning appearance, it can be configured in any way. Linux has many variations for choosing an interface - from simple and strict to complex and colorful, with a large number of effects. One of the most important details for Linux is that in order to manage it effectively, the user must learn to work on the command line.

A bunch of professional applications in the field of programming, they are written on the Linux kernel. But as for the choice of applications for performing applied tasks, everything here is not as rich as that of competitors.

MacOS

The “OS” itself occurred along with the appearance of the first products from Apple, and accordingly, it is used on these devices. Currently, the latest version of MacOS is version 10.

MacOS are oriented to a certain hardware standard, so their performance is the highest among all available operating systems. It is worth noting that the high performance of MacOS systems is distinctive feature– all products from this manufacturer are characterized by very stable and productive operation. MacOS systems are very reliable, the total number of virus programs on this platform is not very large, and there is no need to worry about installing additional security software.

Most users believe that MacOS is the most convenient and attractive operating system, judging by the user interface. The manufacturer pays a lot of attention to this component, and it is not surprising that they are superior to their competitors in this component. Developers use a huge range of technologies that are aimed at harmonizing and improving the appearance of controls. Interestingly, the company regularly requires developers of third-party software to use a design style that is as similar as possible to the standard Mac application style, so that users work in new program just like in a friend before.

DOS

There are few users left who remember these operating system developers. It must be remembered that they became innovators in the field of OS development, inventing the entire operation of the operating system. Yes, competitors have moved on, improving all the developments of DOS, but the developers of the first OS have now begun to come up with innovations for previous developments. Since the beginning of the 2000s, DOS has released a couple of OS emulators for PCs, but they were not recognized by users due to low performance and the lack of most of the necessary characteristics for modern OSs.

However, DOS remains necessary for many users. DOS software is the best option for those users who want to use old computers with new applications. To do this, the developers launched FreeDOS and DJGPP, which included several programs that are popular today - file manager, text editor, web browser, mail client and so on. In other words, DOS products are still suitable for running on older PCs.

Safety and reliability

In general, Windows, Linux and MacOS are competing for the title of the best OS group - DOS has already stopped competing with more modern developments. In terms of reliability and safety, the most optimal are Linux and Apple products. The most the best distribution in this component Linux has Ubuntu. Experts believe that systems with a Linux kernel are preferably used as a storage device, especially important information, since the protection against unauthorized access to the information stored in the system is very strong. By the way, users themselves need to be very careful when assigning passwords and long paths to their the necessary files– otherwise you may lose them.

Unlike Linux and MacOS distributions, Windows clearly loses in reliability and security. The Windows product still remains with the title of the most unreliable operating system. Third-party security software is released regularly, but system protection is at the lowest level, and if you value the security of your information, you should not choose Windows as the OS for your PC. As for MacOS, security here is also at the highest level.

The most gaming system

As mentioned above, in terms of the number of programs in different directions, Windows leads, and in the gaming component this developer is the undoubted leader. Quite a lot of gaming applications are also produced for Linux, since these “operating systems” are also quite popular in the world, for example, everyone’s favorite Steam can be found here. But in the end, in the total volume of gaming applications, Windows will outperform both Linux and MacOS combined. The system itself has good enough characteristics for the smooth and error-free operation of gaming applications on any computer, but, however, this rarely happens.

If you look at Windows distributions, then for now users are very cautious in calling Windows 7 the most preferable for games, despite the fact that three new versions of the system have already been released! Of course, the “seven” is a proven system, and therefore it is given greater preference by users. But this won’t last long - within a year and a half the whole world will be talking about the fact that the eighth and tenth versions of Windows are much better than the seventh in terms of gaming.

The simplest OS

If we take into account all the operating systems available in the world and choose the simplest one, the absolute champion here will be DOS systems. But if we talk specifically about the three giants of OS release at the present time, then Windows will again be ahead of everyone in simplicity. Simplicity can be different - banality of development, ease of use, etc. We are more interested in which systems are more convenient for users to work with. And most of them believe that Windows is the simplest operating system, starting from its very first versions.

Indeed, Windows is the most simple system in use, but very difficult to develop. MacOS ranks second in ease of use, as noted by experts. Linux is the most complex system, but once you get used to it, you will never go back to, for example, the Windows family.

For weak PCs

Of course, here you should give preference to DOS! However, DOS is quite difficult to find now, therefore, Linux distributions with a lightweight desktop environment (LXDE, OpenBox, MATE, Xfce) are most suitable for weak PCs.

The most optimal distribution for use on weak PCs from the Microsoft family will be Windows XP. In fact, this OS is quite good because it has good performance and an attractive interface. It is quite simple and quite suitable so that even on a weak PC you can play your favorite classic games.

The downside is that XP is no longer supported by the manufacturer, and by installing this system, you risk picking up a lot of viruses and Trojans.

This means that if you actively use the Internet, without additional security software, your PC will not be able to work for a long time. So, think carefully about choosing an operating system before installing it on your weak PC.

Availability of software installation

Once again, Windows is the undisputed leader here! After all, the products from this developer were the very first to appear on the market, and therefore they are sold instantly. Nowadays, only the lazy do not develop programs and applications for Windows, which means that the software will always be available for these operating systems. But it is important to remember: due to the low degree of security of the Windows OS, you must be extremely careful when installing software on your computer. Of course, you need to use licensed software, and if you don’t have one, then know: you are taking a risk by installing unwanted programs on your PC with a low level of protection.

Which system to choose in the end?

IN Lately System developers have done a great job improving OS versions. Of course, MacOS will have a minimal market share and popularity, since it is a relatively new product. In terms of characteristics, it is not inferior to Windows and Linux. If this product continues to be in great demand, MacOS could soon become a sales leader.

Linux great system for office PCs and for computers used for programming and administration. They have high performance, are extremely safe and reliable to use, but they are too narrow-profile, so these “OSes” are not widely used.

Windows is the clear winner in almost all respects among its competitors, and the popularity of the product is understandable. For modern computers Windows will be the optimal OS; everyone chooses the version themselves. It depends on the user which OS to install - if the computer is needed for work, it is better to install Linux, if for games - Windows. It is necessary to determine all the parameters that you want to receive more from the OS - and in this case you will be able to make the right and informed choice!

According to Roskomstat, Windows has 84% ​​popularity among Russian personal computer users. Linux is ahead of MacOS by 3% - 9% versus 6%. The situation will change if there are serious reasons for attractiveness among users, and system developers are continuously working in this area.

Probably, practically all computer users have heard that, in addition to the well-known operating system for PC Windows also has other systems.

Let's look at the main pros and cons modern operating systems.

Windows XP

The Windows XP operating system has been operating on the various devices. Its release was made on October 25, 2001, and Last update This system occurred on April 21, 2008.

Pros:

• one of the main advantages operating system for PC Windows XP is that it is very easy to use and for many of its users the interface of other operating systems may be incomprehensible and inconvenient;
• There are a large number of programs and games for this OS that would be difficult to run on other systems.

Minuses:

• For Windows works XP requires more resources than other systems, since it does not have such an abundance of settings;
• are released for this OS in most cases paid programs, so you will have to pay not only for the system, but also for the software. Of course, experienced users can find free alternatives necessary programs, but they can be much more difficult to work with.

Windows 7

Windows 7 is type of operating system, which is widely used at the moment. With its release, Microsoft Corporation solved many of the problems that arose with Windows XP, but new ones appeared in their place.

Pros:

• the functions of the Windows 7 operating system allow it to produce high-quality visualization, which makes working with it easier;
• When you connect a new device, you don’t have to look for a driver, the OS itself will find it on the Internet and install it.

Minuses:

• because this system belongs to a number of Windows operating systems, it has the same disadvantages as XP, although this OS has significantly fewer of them.

Windows 8

The developers of Windows 8 OS are the transnational corporation Microsoft. The system was released on October 26, 2012.

Pros:

• works much faster than its predecessors;
• The Windows 8 operating system allows you to synchronize data between personal computers and a smartphone or tablet;
• The OS has an attractive interface and is very convenient for tablet PCs.

Minuses:

• Windows 8 has an interface that is not very mouse-friendly;
• Almost all programs for it are paid.

*nix-like operating system was created by student Torvald Linus. It differs significantly from Windows and is used mainly for servers or by programmers in their work. Although there are many distributions for ordinary users, for example - Ubuntu.

Ubuntu 10.04

Let's consider the latest LTS (Long Term Support) version, since it has big differences from the previous ones - this is Ubuntu 10.04 lucid lynx OS. This system solves the main problem of Linux - connecting to the Internet. Unlike previous versions, you don’t need to configure anything, just install the Wicd program. IN modern operating systems It is very important for Linux to have the Internet, since updates are released almost weekly, and with its help you can Russify English-language software. Exit new version Ubuntu is carried out every six months.

Pros:

• Ubuntu starts up twice as fast as Windows, and changing users is also very fast;
• Installing drivers and programs is very easy using the Internet;
• to download programs, you can go to the application manager and find it there;
• interface customization is carried out down to the smallest detail, so you can completely customize the system for yourself;
• The Ubuntu operating system does not require installation of an antivirus to operate, since it is completely virus-free;
• video and audio codecs are installed as needed.

Minuses:

• setting operating system functions Ubuntu for the first time turns out to be long and difficult. Of course, you can do without it, but you won’t be able to get all the pleasure from working with Ubuntu;
• the system has a limited number portable programs. Therefore, if you want to use the same programs as Windows, you will most likely have to install a virtual machine;
• Most programs are not in the application center, so you will have to manually search for them on the Internet;
• There are not many games for Ubuntu OS.

Later, versions of Ubuntu 10.10 and 11.04 were released, but they are no different from this version, except for the alternative graphical shell.

The Mac OS operating system was created by the well-known Apple corporation. Its main difference from other operating systems is that it is not sold separately, but you can purchase this operating system for PC only possible with Apple computers and laptops.

Pros:

• powerful built-in protection against virus programs;
• convenient and pleasant interface. Operating system features Mac OS is designed to be easy to use;
• Almost all programs that are created on Windows are also created on Mac.

Minuses:

• it is only sold with an Apple computer and has a high price.

Conclusions:

After reviewing the described pros and cons, determine which operating system is better, very difficult. Of course, you could take a Mac, but due to its high pricing, not everyone can afford it. Although Ubuntu is considered acceptable for ordinary users, it is still Linux, which causes many problems for users in setting it up. If you have been using Windows for more than one year and do not want to say goodbye to your quiet life, then it is better to continue using it.

But still, if your budget allows you to buy a Mac, then it is better to do so, although you need to understand that, for example, such a popular accounting program as 1C will not work on it. And if you need to run it on your Mac, you will have to buy the program Windows emulator Polaris, and this will again have to be spent on both Polaris and the operating room Windows system. But with Mac OS you will get stability and better interaction with the hardware.

The entry into the world and then into the domestic market of Windows 8, and after that Windows 8.1, significantly changed the ranking of operating systems in terms of their popularity among the people. Over the past year, demand for XP along with Vista has almost halved.

As a consequence, the number Windows users 8 and NT naturally increased. At the beginning of the year, only 4.8 percent switched to G8. In September of the same year, this figure was already 10.2 percent.

Windows 7

It's interesting that with the advent of Windows 8, the prevalence of the previous edition not only did not decrease, but, on the contrary, even increased slightly. The reason for this is most likely a decrease in interest in Windows XP, given the fact that Microsoft management intends to stop supporting the operating system "of all times and peoples."

The advantages of the “seven” are not essential. Anyone who has used Windows 7 knows what we're talking about.

Seven has stability, quality GUI, a feature-rich Explorer that supports drag-and-drop. Statistics show that over 55 percent use “seven” and therefore it is number one in the TOP operating systems.

Many users, having tried all the “delights” new windows 10, rolled back to seven.

Windows 8

The second position in the ranking of operating systems belongs to Windows 8. It is known that the “eight” officially appeared in the fall of 2012. Windows 8 was received very poorly by the user audience. The main reason for dissatisfaction was the unusual interface, which was intended for touch devices.

What hasn't been said about Windows 8! The platform turned out to be another failure of the Redmond company: buggy, unsuccessful and inconvenient in every sense.

However, six months passed, and the number of dissatisfied users began to decrease. The eighth Windows could not surpass its predecessor, but offensive epithets in its direction ceased to be heard. Many are expecting a release mobile version operating systems Windows Phone 8.1, as detailed on Gadgetick.com. Users are looking forward to this event in the spring.

The modified G8 is mainly used on tablets and other devices that support touch screens.

MacOS

Third position in the operating system rating for MacOS. This platform is being developed by a well-known Apple company. Despite the fact that MacOS is a stable, reliable and beautiful platform, the “axis” has not received mass distribution.

Unfortunately, this operating system can only be installed on Apple computers, which are positioned as high-quality devices at a high price.

The lack of compatibility with hardware from other developers is the main disadvantage of the Mac OS. It should also be noted that MacOS loses in convenience when compared with the “seven” and “eight”. Considering the disadvantages, MacOS has increased safety, is characterized by virus resistance and colorful design.

Windows XP

For a long time, Windows XP was in a leading position. Computer users were fascinated by its simplicity, lack of high requirements for hardware resources, and stability.

This platform has made history. XP was officially discontinued in the spring of 2014. Nevertheless, this operating system continues to be used.

She will still be able to hold out for a certain period of time. However, demand is constantly decreasing. Sooner or later, this platform will repeat its fate previous Windows 2000 and 98.

Linux

No operating system has such a variety of editions, modifications and builds as can be seen with Linux. Despite this fact, the total number of Linux devices cannot be called impressive. Mint and Ubuntu are in demand. These platforms have a convenient graphical interface. Linux Mint is known to resemble Windows.

Among the positive qualities of Linux, it is necessary to note stable operation, free of charge, fault tolerance, undemanding system resources, virus resistance ( malware A small number have been created for this operating system).

Forecast further development We won’t talk about Linux, but we can assume that this platform will be an operating system for “experienced” users for a long time.

Results

The collapse of Windows, which hotheads spoke so confidently about, did not happen. They will still express their opinion on this matter.

A new OS was released and the expectations of many were not met. The results are not very good yet, improvements are required. She has every chance of becoming a new disappointment and turning into another target for attacks. One thing is clear: Windows will be popular for a long time.

18 comments to “Rating of operating systems”

1. visitor

   Linux - for advanced users? Made me laugh to tears! (for beginners this is the miracle of Linux)

2. SERG

   At least UBUNTU installs drivers for printers and devices itself, and it’s very difficult to get 8 to work correctly. Try attaching the HP 1102 just for fun.

3. Jaysis

   I wouldn’t say that I’m an ardent opponent of Windows 8, but still try to log into safe mode??? I’m sure that Windows 9 won’t take this into account either (of course there are ways). Although what I really like most about it is fast loading, flash drives are removed much faster than in other OSs, a functional explorer, etc. But at the moment I use it myself Linux Ubuntu and I don’t want to switch back to Windows 8 yet, but time will tell. Maybe win 9 will justify itself well in the sense of price and quality. In the meantime, I don’t see any economic rationale for shelling out for the eight.

4. Anatoly

   Yes, it’s been said about Linux... IMHO, in terms of convenience for suckers, modern Linux is head and shoulders above Windows. Personally I didn't find it understandable words, how to explain to your mother over the phone exactly what and where the driver for a Windows printer is, and how to install it. And so on every step. Windows is a giant ghoul, sucking money, nerves and brains out of people's colds. When will the masses wake up?!

5. Marat

   I've been using Ubuntu for a long time, there are cockroaches, but they don't spoil the overall picture. And in general, if LibreOffice handled MS Office documents more correctly (although it may be a matter of settings) and 1C under Linux was normal. I would have forgotten about Windows.

6. Jaysis

   I work at a school and my whole life I have been dreaming about how to throw off this Microsoft creation and switch to Linux completely. Several factors interfere:
   1. At school, work programs are constantly required to be remade; Office is needed, and LibeOffice does not always open docks correctly.
   2.You are constantly required to work with presentations; children bring presentations developed in Power Pointe and are very upset if the presentation either does not work correctly or does not open at all from Linux.
   But all the Windows computers at school are filled to capacity with viruses; during an event or holiday, it’s scary to insert a children’s flash drive with music. But Linux doesn't care about these problems. Just open the flash drive and delete these by hand hidden files with strange names and extensions like .exe .bin .com .dll .tmp where they shouldn’t be.

7. Andrey

   I have been a Windows user for over 17 years.
   Regarding the versions (... XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1) at the moment, imho, I consider 7 a complete, stable and safe system.
   XP - it's just time to say goodbye
   Vista - looked and threw it away
   8 - same as Vista
   8.1 - sawed cross-platform “under”

   I read here... about security (viruses, etc.) - don’t make people laugh.
   There is malware even for budget devices with a proprietary OS (which can be inserted... say into the custom firmware of these devices)!!!
   And if you choose between “axes”, then I chose Windows because (taking into account the popularity and prevalence) there are more security products for it!!!... even Microsoft itself is trying to twist something out of Defender.
   And by and large:
   1) Thinking about safety? - Don’t put “craft axes”!
   2) Don't want to be "hacked"? - Don't go online!
   3) Don’t want to be “infected”? - Don’t “poy” anything that gets into the “car”!
   4) “climb” and “pour”? — Set up the “axis”, antivirus and firewall!
   5) Can't set it up? - Study!

   From all of the above, I agree with only two things:
   1) there is no ideal axis
   2) everything is solvable

   Regarding the rest:
   1) you need to read carefully... and not look in the context for those patterns that have long been frozen in your head!!!
   2) if your axle has become a leaky bucket or you have been shaken out of money - sooner or later this will happen again, no matter what axle you are sitting on!!!
   ... and to console yourself with hope in the style of “... I have someone else, this doesn’t happen here...” is at least stupid :).
   ... and in the end you will have to eat the cactus :).

8. Stanislav Vladov

   Windows XP x64 is the best version of Windows released by Microsoft so far, if you are a regular user and not an avid gamer who is constantly chasing the latest games. It provides all the necessary needs and is the most productive of all existing Windows.

9. Rovsh

   I can’t help but agree, XP 64 showed such speed, but a big drawback was that SP3 was not released for it, as far as I know. I used it for a long time until I was forced to move to the seven.

   • Stanislav Vladov

     SP2 Windows XP x64 corresponds to the security level of SP3 Windows XP x32, the numbering has nothing to do with it.
     All other versions of Windows that came out after Vista are actually a variation of it - according to the numbering of the kernel version after the fifth XP, they are still the same Vista-six, which for marketing advertising purposes was assigned serial numbers 7, 8, 10. In addition, with There are obvious problems with the score at Microsoft - they missed the nine, immediately jumping to the ten.
     The main problem of any Windows is hacker builds, hacked software, cracks, activators. Most users believe that if their antivirus program is silent, then everything is fine with their Windows...
     Strange people, however... Do you think that if, when using an infectious activator, you do not notice anything bad on your computer, this means that nothing bad is happening to your computer and system? These hacking programs are written by professionals and they know their stuff well! What is the benefit for them to work in the sweat of a programmer's face for free under capitalism? This is not communism, in which everything should be free and safe! Free cheese only happens in a mousetrap. But the hamsters believe that these are all scarecrows and that hackers work exclusively for charitable purposes, with nothing to do, nourishing altruistic motives and spiritual love for these same hamsters, and also experiencing class hatred for the damned greedy bourgeois from Microsoft! What childish naivety! Yes, yes, turn off your antivirus - it’s not needed anyway! All cracks are harmless! Hackers are Mother Teresa! Even if your antivirus does not detect anything there, this is not a guarantee that there is nothing there, because programs for
     hacking your system is written by high-class professionals who know the principles of operation antivirus programs, and in order to make you part of the botnet, they are developing ways to bypass the antivirus detection scanner that are simply unknown to the developers of your caspers and web doctors. The fact that the system can slow down - in one case, immediately after using the activator, in another case a little later - is a scientific fact, tested on itself and by a lot of other freebie users. Use free “communist” software - Linux, BSD, etc. - if you cannot pay slavish tribute to the greedy bourgeois masters.
     In fact, with the release of the latest tenth version of Windows, the Microsoft system itself has turned into one solid Trojan horse - into spy program to satisfy the needs of the CIA, FBI, NSA, with the addition of a certain number of programs chock full of branded advertising spyware.

10. Vladimir

    I agree that XP 64 worked faster and more reliably than all systems (I note for certain software), and on ordinary hard drives, but there were difficulties with firewood for printers.
    But in general, of course, there is no ideal system (operating system), everything is flawed.
    Regarding convenience, this is how and what I’m used to, if there was one standard for everyone, I’m sure everyone would be happy and unhappy at the same time, but I think this is the right way.
    In my opinion, there was a good idea for a modular computer; at our rate of development, it would last for a long time, but while we live in a world where money rules, this is not beneficial for manufacturers.

    We choose Windows 10 from a professional leader in software production.

    And to sit in the so-called “operating system”, assembled on your knees by a bunch of homemade ones that do not give any guarantees and do not provide technical support, and in the age of high technology enter commands in the terminal, posing as a great user, is at least nonsense, and the fact that it’s for Linux there’s no virus, so they stupidly don’t write them under it, because there’s nothing valuable in it - THE SOURCE CODE IS FREELY ACCESSED, what’s the point in fucking hacking it, don’t make people laugh, and security doesn’t depend on what system you BURN YOUR DATA on ON THE NET, shkolota)))

The debate about which operating system is better has not subsided for several decades, starting from the moment of mass distribution of household computer equipment. Today's OS market for home computers is divided between three main competitors:

• OS of the Linux family.

In this review, we will look at these classes of operating systems, comparing them in several ways.

1. Performance and Security

These characteristics relate to the functional part. First of all, they determine the speed of the system on computers with an average configuration and compatibility with peripheral equipment. The security parameter indicates the safety of user data and resistance to the threat of virus attacks.

1. User interface(UI)

The graphical shell has long been standard interface user interaction with computer system, although experts in the field information technologies continue to use the interface for their tasks command line. Using a graphical shell, the user can perform application tasks and configure the system. The user-friendliness of the UI and its thoughtfulness are important details that the best PC operating system must have.

1. Software set

Of course, the operating system itself does not represent much practical value for the PC owner; what is more important is the range of application software designed for use in a separate system. Let's try to assess how well software developers cover the main areas of interest of ordinary users (professional activities, entertainment, communication, etc.).

There are several current versions of this system. Although Windows 8 is the newest, version 7 still dominates the market. According to the statcounter.com service, Windows 7 is installed on 52% of personal computers. Therefore, we chose it as the reference OS from Microsoft.

The system is quite optimized and is able to work stably on old computers up to 2006, especially if you use the “classic” user interface. Due to the fact that Windows is the most popular target of virus attacks, the user care should be taken to maintain a high level of security, by installing and configuring anti-virus software and network connection screens.

Quite often, determining which operating system is better is based on the appearance of the user interface. In Windows 7, the default interface type is Aero style. Besides visual effects(window translucency, animation) it provides functions for manipulating windows using computer mouse gestures. Overall, Aero has retained the traditional desktop elements of previous versions OS familiar to experienced Windows users.

The ability to install an application for absolutely any task is the main advantage of Windows. This is especially true for gaming applications, office programs and many other application areas.

• Performance and Security - 7/10
• Range of programs - 10/10

The system is an integral part of Apple computers and is provided exclusively with them. At the moment, the latest editions of the 10th (OS X) version are relevant.

Since the operating system is developed and optimized for a specific set of hardware, it productivity is at a high level. Moreover, she is extremely stable. The total number of malware for the Mac platform is small compared to the IBM PC, so worry about additional protection not worth it.

Many users believe that Mac OS is the best operating system in terms of usability and appearance of the user interface. The company pays a lot of attention to this area, using a whole range of technologies that improve and harmonize the appearance of controls and visual effects. Moreover, the company strongly advises third-party software developers to use typical OS design methods so that users can work equally comfortably in both a familiar application and a completely new one.

The range of software for Mac OS covers all basic user needs. Apple's system is especially popular among designers and media content developers. It is believed that this the best platform for professional activities in this direction.

• Performance and security - 9/10
• User Interface – 10/10
• Range of programs - 8/10

Linux

The Linux operating system has a lot of separate distributions (versions) designed for one or another type of application. Since, according to experts, it is best suited for home computers Ubuntu distribution, it will be considered as an example.

Due to the wide possibilities for customizing the system, you can “assemble” a distribution version that is completely suitable for the PC components used, which guarantees high performance. In terms of security, Linux is considered the most preferred OS, since it provides many mechanisms for restricting access to user information.

The appearance of the system can also be customized according to user preferences. His choice is simple and strict or colorful desktop design options with many effects. It should be noted that to control many aspects of the system, the user must learn to use the command line.

A huge number of programs have been developed for Linux, aimed at professionals in the field of programming, network administration, etc. However, for applied tasks, the range of applications may not seem as wide as compared to Windows and Mac platforms.

• Performance and security - 10/10
• User Interface – 8/10
• Range of programs - 7/10

Conclusion

Opinions about operating systems are often formed based on habits or tasks solved using a PC. It is impossible to say for sure which operating system is better, since the differences between them are fundamental. However, for the home model of use it is still more convenient to use Windows or Mac OS.

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Selecting an operating system is the most important choice for any user. If you find out what an operating system is and what types there are operating system types. And find out which systems offer the best value for money, which system is right for you.

What is an operating system? Operating system type. Best Operating Systems

What is an operating system?

This is a program that loads when you turn on your computer and allows you to launch programs such as a web browser for surfing the Internet, or office suite for writing letters. For example Microsoft Windows XP.

Operating system type

List of major operating systems you may encounter:

Microsoft Windows is the most widely used operating system. These days, the versions you are most likely to encounter are Windows XP, Vista, and 7.

Linux

There are hundreds various types And Linux versions. The most popular version in use today is probably Ubuntu Linux.

operating room Ubuntu system has approximately 20 million users, making it the most popular Linux distribution for desktops. It is the 4th most popular OS for web servers and its popularity is growing rapidly. Ubuntu is focused on convenience and ease of use. It includes the widespread use of the sudo utility, which allows users to perform administrative tasks without running a potentially dangerous root session. Ubuntu, in addition, has developed internationalization, ensuring maximum accessibility for representatives of different language groups.

Ubuntu requires at least 512 megabytes of RAM to work and, when installed on HDD, from five gigabytes of free space, and the maximum minimum requirements much lower. Ubuntu was based on the GNOME desktop system, which is designed to provide a free, simple and intuitive interface, offering a full range of modern desktop applications. In addition to those applications included with GNOME, Ubuntu comes with additional software, including OpenOffice.org, LibreOffice, Mozilla Firefox web browser.

MacOS and iOS

Mac OS is the operating system that you find on Apple's Mac computers. iOS is a type of operating system from Apple that runs on iPhones, and on tablet computers and iPads. MacOS is sometimes considered one of the easiest operating systems to use.

Early versions of Mac OS were compatible only with Macintoshes based on Motorola 68k processors, later versions were compatible with the PowerPC (PPC) architecture. Recently, Mac OS X has become compatible with x86 architecture. But Apple's policy is that it only allows Mac OS to be installed on Apple computers.

Google Chrome OS

Chrome is an operating system invented by Google. It can also be found on types of computers known as Chromebooks. The operating system consists only of the Chrome web browser. A Chromebook with Chrome OS is necessary to provide the user with the right to connect from their computer to cloud technologies as quickly as possible.

Android is an operating system made by Google. Android is an operating system for smartphones, tablet computers, e-books, digital players, wristwatch, netbooks and smartbooks, Google glasses and other devices, based on the Linux kernel and Google's own implementation of Java.

Despite the initial ban on installing programs from “unverified sources” (for example, from a memory card), this restriction is disabled by standard means in the device settings, which allows you to install programs on phones and tablets without an Internet connection (for example, users who do not have Wi-Fi points access and those who do not want to spend money on Mobile Internet, which is usually expensive), and also allows everyone to write Android applications for free and test them on their device.

Without operating system

Sometimes a computer comes without a pre-installed operating system. You can save money by purchasing such a computer. But in this case, you will have to select and install the operating system yourself.

Best Operating Systems

There's no such thing as " best operating system", which everyone loves so much. Apple Mac computers have long been considered the most simple computers easy to use thanks to the ease of operation Mac systems. Thus, for PC users, choosing an operating system essentially occurs between Linux and Windows. Linux is often seen as a system that is used only by geeks. In fact, this is simply not true.

With each new release, both Windows and Linux, the system becomes more reliable, has more capabilities, and is easier to use. And if you're a complete newbie to using a computer, then Linux is probably as easy to learn as Windows. Thus, " best operating system" is a personal choice. It's whatever you like best.

If you have quite old computer (before 2005) or you are going to buy one, then the best operating system for such devices is Windows XP or Linux such as Ubuntu. These systems give better performance on old equipment.

Choosing an operating system for new computers

If you buy new computer, and you want it to be as easy to use as possible and ready to go from the first time you turn it on, you should look at computers that come with a pre-installed operating system.

It's important to know that new PCs that come pre-installed installed by Microsoft Windows costs more than computers that come without it.

So if you want to save money, choose a computer that comes with either Linux or no operating system.

This means that when you buy a new computer, you have two main decisions to make when choosing an operating system:

1. Buy a ready-to-use computer with an already installed operating system. In other words, the one that comes with Windows or Linux OS.
2. Roll up your sleeves and do it yourself.

Computers that come with pre-installed Windows, much more expensive. But if money isn't the main factor and you've used the system before, look at computers that come with established. And if you don't care about how your computer's system works, you can do whatever you want for free (like surfing the web), then you'll be happy with a Linux computer. This is a good option if money is a factor but you don't want install operating system on one's own.

If you have read above and you don't know what to do, I I recommend buying a computer, which comes pre-installed Microsoft Windows.

Selecting the Windows 7 operating system

Windows 7 - custom operating system Windows family NT, next in time to Windows Vista and before Windows 8. The reason is that most people - no matter how new the computers they used - ended up with Microsoft Windows at some point. Thus, for most people, Windows 7 is a more familiar environment. Another reason is the level Windows user support. There are plenty of help sites and support forums for Linux, and there are many more dedicated for Windows.

An additional advantage of Windows 7 is closer integration with driver manufacturers. Most drivers are detected automatically and are backward compatible with Windows Vista drivers in 90% of cases.

Although Windows 7 contains an extensive database of drivers for many devices, it supports fewer of them compared to Windows XP. In particular, the database does not contain drivers for many devices released before 2005. On the one hand, this is due to Windows technology Aero, which requires a video adapter with at least 128 MB of memory and support for DirectX 9.0 (Shader Model 2.0), on the other hand, drivers for Geforce video cards The FX series (5200-5900) are also not included in the package despite the fact that this generation already supports DirectX 9.0. Also, the package does not include drivers for many outdated models. sound cards and most built-in AC97 audio codecs.

Despite the fact that officially for Windows installations 7 requires at least 1 GB of RAM, this system is successfully installed on computers with a smaller volume, for example, 512 MB (but for stable operation you need to turn off graphic effects), since Windows 7 was created on the basis of the previous OS Windows Vista, which is officially required exactly 512 MB of RAM.

Windows 7 also improved compatibility with older applications, some of which were unable to run on Windows Vista. This is especially true for older games developed for Windows XP. Also appeared in Windows 7 Windows mode XP Mode, which allows you to run older applications in virtual machine Windows XP, which provides almost complete support for older applications. Novaya, 11th DirectX version, first released as part of this OS, has the following improvements: added support for new computational shaders, the ability to multi-threaded rendering, improved tessellation, new texture compression algorithms, etc. Windows Media Player 12 received a new interface and became truly “omnivorous”, in unlike its predecessor, which required a large number of codecs for playback. However, it cannot play licensed Blu-Ray discs with video, but it has the ability to read and write data to them.