Choosing software is a pretty serious step. Indeed, the operating power of the computer, its functionality and safety of work depends on what operating system will be on the computer. There are several different operating systems on the market today that deserve attention. One of the most popular is Microsoft Windows. There is also a system like Linux. It is less in demand than Windows, however, it is no less of a quality. And users have a logical question: what is the difference between them?
An operating system is a program that controls hardware and software designed to perform user tasks. It controls the basic actions of the computer, as well as its peripherals, and ensures the launch of all major programs.
The main functions of any operating system include:
- memory management;
- control of access to input-output devices;
- file system management;
- dispatching of processes;
- resource use management;
- loading programs into RAM;
- user interface;
- networking;
- protection of the system and user data.
It is by these parameters that the functionality of a particular OS is assessed, in order to then form a general opinion and determine which one is better.
It should be borne in mind that such assessments, despite the fact that they are given by experts, for the most part still remain subjective. And the factor of aggressive and intrusive advertising should not be denied.
Linux operating system
Linux OS (Linux) is a system based on the kernel of the same name. It represents a whole family of Unix-like systems. The system is distributed free of charge in the form of various ready-made distributions that have their own set of application programs and are customized for certain needs of each user.
Linux systems are the market leaders today. So, for example, Android occupies more than 60% of the market, Internet server systems about 60%, data centers occupy half of the embedded systems market. Linux has become very popular in recent years and occupies about 42% of all electronic devices.
Linux OS is widely used as an operating system for servers. According to statistics, 7 out of the 10 most reliable companies that provide hosts run on Linux. Also, distributions of this operating system are used on supercomputers.
Windows operating system
Microsoft Windows (or as it is also called Windows) is the most demanded system for PCs. It is a family of proprietary operating systems that focus on the use of a graphical interface for management. Today, according to statistics, this OS is installed on 90% of computers in the world.
The Windows package includes several standard applications: Internet Explorer, Outlook mail service, Windows Media Player and Office suite. With their help, the work in the Windows operating network becomes better and more functional.
The inclusion of such a standard package, according to experts, is unfair, since leads to a lack of competition. After all, it is quite problematic to install third-party applications if there are already prepared options.
Windows-controlled devices are found everywhere: in businesses and in homes. Today there are several versions of this OS, the most recent of which is Windows 8.1.
If you compare the two systems, you can draw an analogy with a machine. According to this theory, Linux is a manual gearbox that the user has complete control over himself. Windows in this situation is an automatic box, which in most cases makes decisions about carrying out a particular operation.
It is incorrect to compare which one is better. After all, it all depends on the preferences of the users. So, if a person needs to regulate everything on his own, he chooses Linux. For inexperienced beginners, Windows will be a better solution.
