WHAT IS AN OPERATING SYSTEM

What is an operating system

It provides an interface between the hardware, the application program that runs on the hardware and the client that interacts with the program. Today's modern operating systems integrate sophisticated client interfaces and a lot of preloaded utilities, tools and applications that allow you to do many things without even installing third-party application software.

What is one criterion to consider that can help inform your choice of an operating system (OS)?

Range of hardware possibilities

Interface design and windowing subtleties.

Mobile and cloud integrations

Included applications and utilities

Security, stability and updates

Range of available software, integrated games and productivity

What are the advantages and disadvantages of

-Microsoft Windows 10,

Advantages of Windows

- The related applications have the possibility to work on any Windows computer.

- Due to its fame it becomes a standard system so any customer anywhere can use this kind of platforms without any problem.

- Its system is easy and intuitive, so that its use for users is simple and easy.

- It has the support and support of different organizations such as AutoDesk, Photoshop, Dassault, among others.

- Ideal for users who do not have experience with these groups.

- It allows the understanding of the computer science and the occupations of the pcs.

- It grants easy orders so that the customer does not get complicated with the given tools.

- Provides a large database to support most of the hardware available.

- It has constant updates using downloads to maintain the system process

Disadvantages of Windows

-Because of its huge fame and distribution its stability is not good enough so it is subject to piracy and malware.

-It consumes a lot of computer resources and RAM memory.

-It takes up a lot of space in the computer's storage.

-A fee should be paid to get Microsoft Office, as well as other tools and functionalities.

-With each update of the Windows variants, the groups need a larger share of resources for optimal performance.

-Its price is high.

-Compared to the Mac system or the Linux system, it is the most unstable.

-It is closed source, i.e. it does not share its code, therefore the company is not allowed to change and modify any aspect of the system.

-Its degree of maintenance is high to counteract the instability.

-The disadvantages that emerge in this operating system are not easy to solve.

Apple MacOS Catalina

Mac Advantages

-Incredible performance

-Well thought-out design

-Dedicated software and hardware

-macOS is totally stable

-Increased productivity

-Mac is virus-free (or almost virus-free)

Disadvantages of Mac

-Non-expandable hardware

-The constant: the high cost

-Not for gamers

-Computer overheating

-Ubuntu Linux

The advantages of Ubuntu

-It is independent and free

-It is secure and reliable

-It is fast and consumes fewer resources

-It is customizable, versatile and accessible

-It includes free tools

-Its organization system is quite efficient

The disadvantages of Ubuntu

-Poor graphics performance

-Outside the enterprise standard

-Requires programming skills

-Does not support all software

-Not the most innovative operating system

Google Chrome

Advantages

-The low costs of most of its models

-Google's stability and support

-Compatibility with Android (Google Play) and Linux applications

-Extensive selection of designs

-Native Google Assistant on certain models

Disadvantages

-Time to get used to the new OS

-Poor specifications even at the high end

-Poor performance for heavier workloads

-No support for several Windows/Mac exclusive applications

By Franciscco Martinez