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OPERATING SYSTEMS

MICROSOFT WINDOWS

What is it?

>Microsoft Windows is a closed source operating system written in C, C++, and Assembly.

>It was first released November 20, 1985.

>The latest version is Windows 10, relased July 29, 2015.

Pros:

>Games

>Productivity

>Simplicity

Cons:

>Restrict software freedoms.

>Windows sends in information about you and your computer daily.

Why would I use it?

>I'd only recommend it if you REALLY want to play games or need certain applications for work.

OS X

What is it?

>OS X is a closed source (with some open source components) operating system based on UNIX written in C, C++, and Objective-C.

>It was created by Apple Inc. as their primary OS for Apple computers.

>The first releases of Mac OS X from 1999 to 2006 can run only on the PowerPC based Macs of the period.

>The latest version of OS X is 10.10 "Yosemite", which was released to the public on October 16, 2014.

>You can also build an unofficial Apple computer using OS X, which is commonly known as a Hackintosh.

Pros:

>Simplicity

>Productivity

>Unix-based

Cons:

>Restricts software freedoms.

>Apple is very restrictive hardware wise, upgrading normally means you have to buy a whole new computer.

>Sends in information about you and your computer to Apple Inc.

>The CEO, Tom Cook, is a homosexual. :^)

Why would I use it?

>Mainly for long term use, simplicity, and eye-candy.

GNU/LINUX

What is it?

>GNU/Linux is a Unix-like and mostly POSIX-compliant computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open-source software development and distribution.

>The defining component of Linux is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on 5 October 1991 by Linus Torvalds

>Linux was originally developed as a free operating system for personal computers based on the Intel x86 architecture, but has since been ported to more computer hardware platforms than any other operating system.

>Linux, in its original form, is also the leading operating system on servers and other big iron systems such as mainframe computers and supercomputers, but is used on only around 1.5% of desktop computers.

Pros:

>Open Source

>Customization

>Safe

>Free (as in free beer and freedom!)

Cons:

>Complex (depends on OS)

Why would I use it?

>To value your software freedoms and to learn more about Linux and UNIX computing. There are many different types of Linux distros, you want to pick a distros based off your preference of how customizable you want your distro to be and the amount of computer knowledge you have. Here is a simple guide on picking a linux distro.