Features of Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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1. Characteristics of Windows.
Since Windows is a system that is responsible for controlling and directing the
computer, translating the instructions into a language that the hardware can
to understand, is characterized in a general and relevant way by providing:
1) Graphical user interface, which allows for more information and greater accessibility.
Multitasking, which allows multiple applications to run at the same time.
3) Possibility of integrating multimedia resources, such as: texts, images and
sound.
4) Tool for networking, information transmission and
communication between users.
5) Incorporation of important programs, such as accessories or utilities for
various uses: Notepad, word processor, among others.
In this regard, the characteristics of Windows 10 will be specified, since
it is the current, most complete and used version. Among which are:
1.1-It is the most widespread.
For being the most widely used operating system in the world, since many
work done on Windows can be opened on other platforms. And
thus making Windows 10 the most installed version after
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 7. Additionally, it is easy to acquire it.
thanks to the competitive price of PCs and the possibility of installing it also on
the MAC computers.
1.2.-Offers the highest compatibility in software.
All because the vast majority of the software available in the market has a
compatible version for Windows. It is also more comfortable to use and
Almost everyone is familiar with it, even the software that is not.
designed for this operating system can be imitated or copied in most of
the cases. However, on Linux or macOS, programs can be copied and
platforms, because they have a much more limited variety of options. For
Hello, it is no surprise that it is the most used.
1.3.-It's not as vulnerable anymore.
Although for Microsoft it has always been a problem the lack of security and the
stability problems that they have not been able to avoid. However, this does not
it means that it has more vulnerability than its competitors.
One of these security issues affects Windows users because
they always find themselves in need of having an antivirus, due to the fact that the
most viruses are made for this system due to the potential they can achieve
thanks to its immense user community. For this, it currently has the
the free antivirus that comes with Windows Defender has evolved to such a point that it
find among the top best, achieving a less operating system
susceptible to all kinds of attacks as it was years ago.
1.4.-Ideal for gaming.
Because most computer games are developed for Windows,
it has been like this for many years, making it the perfect option for
gaming. Likewise, for this, you recommend that Xbox consoles are owned
Microsoft, as expected, develops special features that connect to
the two platforms. To achieve this, they offer the possibility of creating cross-play matches,
That is to say, Windows and Xbox players can play in the same game.
online.
Finally, it allows streaming from an Xbox to a positive with
Windows 10, like laptops or tablets, to play console games on
those devices.
1.5.-Link phone with Windows 10.
This is one of the most anticipated features for this OS, as it has been the
able to link the mobile phone with the computer. For a couple of years now
Thanks to the Your Phone app on Windows 10, you can link both.
devices to view notifications and images from the phone, respond
messages or even make calls from the organizer.
Additionally, in the last update 20h0 of October, we will be able to enjoy a
enhanced integration between Windows 10 and Android, thanks to cooperative work
from Microsoft with Google and Samsung. This will allow opening everything on the computer
the applications of Samsung Galaxy phones, and synchronize in a way
much more fluent.
2. Characteristics of macOS.
2.1.-Stability as a strength.
This operating system is one of the most stable, as it is based on the
famous Unix, an operating system for academic and industrial purposes created in
1969 by Bell Labs, which was later taken over by Nobel.
Additionally, because Apple created its own version of the software, and also designed the
computers, taking direct charge of all the marketing behind it.
In addition, the components of their products are manufactured and assembled
in different countries, they are neither manufactured nor fully assembled in the USA. Due to the
extreme care to improve the functioning between your hardware and software,
since the OS works flawlessly, that's why it is so unusual for macOS to reach
to present some failure, which is something that Windows often suffers with PCs.
2.2.-Greater security.
Because they have a source code that they keep secret, and only the
Apple personnel can access it, granting you what is known as security.
through the darkness. Also, with the arrival of macOS Catalina, the system
the operating system is now stored in a portion of the disk in read-only mode, which
that prevents them from modifying their files.
Similarly, it features an intuitive interface that allows for management through
the permissions that applications have to use the components of the computer,
like the microphone, the camera, your location, among others.
2.3.- Impeccable and intuitive design.
Because it has a quality and well-structured presentation, which can be
to clearly understand intuitive design, that is, which is easy to understand without
getting lost among the menus and options. For this reason, more recent versions of
macOS has been designed to be much closer to iOS, so if
If you have an iPhone, you will find some similarities between its applications.
In this way, it currently shows improvements in the design, such as:
High-resolution Retina displays and features a dark mode that
Change the color scheme of the entire interface.
Allows you to organize desktop applications and files in groups
applied (stacks) according to their date or by types, avoiding having the typical
disorder.
2.4.- Synchronization with other Apple devices.
Because having several Apple devices allows for greater convenience,
how to send web pages files from the mobile phone to the computer, being
a feature that macOS (with iOS) and Windows have. Therefore
allows
Synchronization with other Apple devices, as it is at a higher level.
because what he does originally with the applications, notifications and
files, as well as the similarities in their interface.
An ecosystem of devices in which the Apple company has
highlighted for years. Therefore, when playing an audio, a video, or a movie
On Mac, the iPhone or iPad will sync automatically.
Better synchronization with the arrival of macOS 10.15 Catalina. In case of
If you have an iPad, macOS will allow you to use it as a second screen.
so that you can expand your work area.
The connection it has with Apple smartwatches allows unlocking the
computer when both devices are nearby.
Reaching a point where you can copy texts or multimedia files in a
device and calmly paste them onto another one that is nearby, as if they were
one only.
2.5.-It has the best pre-installed applications.
The macOS system comes with preinstalled applications that are filled with
new features that go beyond the conventional offering by the
competition, in addition to being all free. Let's look at the following:
The photos application, which incorporates artificial intelligence to identify
patterns and specific elements in each photograph, as well as organizing them
geographically and chronologically.
Notes, it gives you the advantage of attaching photos, videos, maps, among others.
Reminders allow you to organize the tasks you have pending and
assign them date, time, location.
Create and edit video, provides iMovie, movie maker thanks to its
complete repertoire of filters, tools, and effects. With this application
You can continue editing the videos on the iPhone or iPad.
Como Plus includes a professional-level sound studio for
compose music and a complete set of office programs
similar to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
2.6.-Better workflow.
Because it is chosen by professionals to carry out editing projects of
multimedia content (images, music, and videos), office automation, and programming,
thanks to its workflows, pre-installed applications, and good experience
of the user, regarding synchronization with other devices. All this
organization and synchronization between devices provides a better workflow along
with its good pre-installed applications.
For this, Apple synchronizes the files with its own devices.
brand. Moreover, starting from version 10.12 Sierra, you can share your
desktop and documents with other macOS systems you log into, being
incredibly useful if you have two computers in different places, like some at
house and others in the office, as well as the functionality of multiple spaces.
3. Characteristics of Linux.
This system is generally characterized because:
It is ideal for programming.
It is an operating system widely used for servers, as well as
also by IT professionals and programmers.
Its use is becoming increasingly user-friendly for the average user thanks to the
growing compatibility, although still scarce, of a large set of
important programs.
Programs that are not compatible with Linux at least have a
free alternative.
In this sense, the most prominent characteristics will be specified.
current affairs. Among which are:
3.1.-It is free software that is little used in the domestic sector.
Since it is free, Linux is free software, as anyone can use it.
modify it and distribute it without having to pay anything for it, but complying with the
terms of the GNU General Public License. In addition, it is little used by
requires technical knowledge of IT, as it is difficult for most people.
it's difficult to understand and handle, it can even become a problem when installing it.
3.2.-Security.
It is one of the best options, as encountering a virus or finding
vulnerabilities in Linux is unusual. Although its source code is open
everyone, this system has a large community of experts who
They review globally to quickly detect any threats, the hackers.
and security breach.
Indeed, Linux can be used to view and remove common viruses that
affect Windows. And the variety of distributions and the protection it has for
installing even the smallest program greatly reduces the already scarce
vulnerability of this operating system, thus making it one of
the most secure operating systems.
3.4.- Complexity to install programs.
In this system, it is difficult for any virus to sneak in, also
its use is complicated, as well as installing some of its programs
it becomes cumbersome for those who do not have a good command of this OS or at least
computer knowledge; and worse still if they don't know how to use a terminal to execute
commands, the main reason many people flee from Linux.
However, there are Linux distributions like Ubuntu that include a center
from software where you can comfortably download a large amount of
programs. But, for that, it is necessary to consider that many of the programs
what you need will not be there and you will have to install them using the commands that
they provide you on the website of that program or by searching online, which complicates and
limits its use and is not very user-friendly for many people.
3.5.-Distributions.
Linux, being free software that can be modified and distributed at will, has led to the creation of
many distributions, called distros, like Ubuntu is just one of
so many. For this, each dirtro offers characteristics, applications, and aesthetics
different ways to adapt the operating system to very varied tastes and needs.
And most of these are free, except for a few exceptions that include
commercial applications or payment services.
Despite its complexity, and that many of the best programs do not
you will have available in this operating system, however the alternatives that
they offer Linux are good, and on top of that, more and more great programs
capacity are reaching a compatible version.
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