Operating System : Introduction to Le Trio

Sorry for the late post update. I was busy mending broken pieces of Windows. Well, today we will learn more about Operating Systems (OS). OS are the main core software in your computer. They are the neurons in the brains that put all the muscles (hardware) into good use. Without an OS, you would have a computer with nothing running on it. OS gives the Graphic User Interface (GUI) and some might only give you a text based interface. There are many types of OS. The major ones are Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Windows 7 interface

The largest group of users belongs to Windows. Windows was created by Microsoft and has been around ever since. It is a great tool that runs on many platforms including Apple’s Macs. It has a user –friendly environment, and due to its large number of users, Windows have great compatibility. Windows is great for gaming and office use.  Started with NT for consumers, Windows has come to its latest version, Windows 7. Windows 8 might hit the market very soon.  Windows are supported well by servers and many networking devices. It is prone to virus attacks and failures, however users are able to troubleshoot and make repairs by themselves. The iconic  Start Menu feature is a great tool to begin with in Windows. Microsoft Windows are affordable and have many licensing choices that come with different technical supports and features.

Mac OSX interface

Next, just as important as Windows, is Mac OSX. The OSX is developed by Apple, and can only fully run on Apple’s Macs. If Windows is a workaholic taxpaying 9-5 worker, Mac is the owner of a 5-Star hotel. Since Apple couples OSX with its own hardware, performance is always optimized giving OSX an astonishingly beautiful interface. However, compatibility becomes an issue as the user group is smaller. However, Apple tries its best to integrate Windows apps into OSX. Unlike Windows, OSXs hardly get any virus attacks but have less gaming capabilities due to its limited hardware choice. Yet, OSXs are great for artists, musicians, and users who needs a great experience and able to afford the hefty price tag.

Linux Fedora 16 interface

Last but not least is Linux. Linux is a unique OS. There is nothing much to talk about in MouseWrench, because Linux is not much of a consumer product. It is a great tool for developers, hackers, and curious ones.  Linux started text-based, but now they have many GUIs as well. Linux Fedora and Ubuntu have great interfaces, just as pretty as Windows or OSX. However, most people don’t get the idea of typing in lines of command to install an app. Clicking sounds much safer. The upside of Linux is, it’s FREE. It was free, is free, and always be free. It has a public license. You can edit any of the OS running on Linux core, and publish it with your own name without getting copyright issues.

There you go, those are all the OS you should know. So, next time when someone asks, what’s Windows, tell its an OS! Microsoft Word is not Windows. =P All OS are considered softwares and comes in many forms such as DVDs, CDS, or image files. =)

These are symbols of OS around the world including the ones that run on mobile devices. Try to guess them! =)