Many people use Windows operating system as their computer operating system. However, in certain cases, depending on their performance, they use other operating systems such as Mac or Linux.
Linux is a popular, free and open source operating system and one of the most popular operating systems. that even Android operating system works with Linux.
On the other hand, Mac operating system is known for its security, stability and support. But in the end, it’s up to you to choose which operating system to choose.
You have to choose based on your standards which operating system is right for you? Stay with us in this article to compare all three operating systems.
Operating systems’ users community
If you are interested in learning about a particular operating system. Either you are curious how an operating system works or even want to learn how to modify it and build a project based on it, then Linux is definitely your choice.
In addition, the Linux operating system is open source. So its code is available to everyone and its online user community is huge. Although Linux is not as widely used by regular users as the other two operating systems, it is very popular among programmers and technology enthusiasts, and there are many developers who like to talk about it.
Mac operating system is more popular among graphic designers, video editors and animators. As a result, windows operating system is usually used by ordinary users or in corporate environments.
Your budget for choosing operating systems
One of the most important factors and criteria for choosing a computer is your budget. You should decide according to the budget required to buy a computer or host these operating systems.
Linux operating system is free. But unfortunately computers that have this operating system installed by default are more expensive than the computers with Windows operating system.
Of course, you can install a Linux or Windows operating system on any computer, but due to the internal compatibility of hardware and software, this is not recommended by the manufacturing companies. Mac, on the other hand, only runs on Mac computers, which are very expensive.
Software compatibility in operating systems
Windows is the most used operating system among most beginner users, novice programmers and gamers. Because most Microsoft and Adobe software such as Photoshop, Office programs are compatible with this operating system. Especially installing and running video games on Windows operating system is much easier than other operating systems.
Although the Mac is less popular than the Windows operating system, but its compatibility with software such as Adobe software is similar to Windows operating system.
Ease of use, security and stability
Windows and Mac operating systems are very simple and easy to use. In the case of Linux, the ease of use depends on the distribution you choose, such as Kali or Ubuntu.
In Linux, distributions like Ubuntu are as simple as Windows or Mac and most users can use it. But others like Arch are intended for advanced users.
The Linux operating system is open source, which is why some Linux distributions are considered among the most secure and stable operating systems. Due to its open source nature, bugs are detected and fixed faster, and when a security bug is detected, many people can work on it at the same time and propose solutions.
Unfortunately, the Windows operating system is less secure than other operating systems. And due to its popularity, many malwares have been created for it.
File system
How to manage and save files in Windows is different from Mac and Linux operating systems. In Windows, drives are used to manage files. In the Windows operating system, there is at least one drive named C in which the operating system is installed. And a separate drive is provided to manage CD, USB etc.
In Mac and Linux operating systems, the method of managing and organizing files is similar. They are not using drive in their systems and everything is considered as a file. In these operating systems, the directory structure is in the form of a tree whose root is unique.
As a result
Which operating system is better, it depends on you!
Windows is a popular operating system used by most computers in the world, while only a limited number use Linux. But even though Linux is less popular, it is very popular in the programming community and many programmers prefer Mac and Linux operating systems.
