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Everyone knows Windows has weaknesses, and maybe a few
too many of them. A few being; BSOD, driver
compatibility issues, slowness and crashes ,
vulnerability to viruses and all the other ones that are
too numerous to list. Mac OS and Linux do of course have
their downsides, but the most critical problem with
these is compatibility. The inability to run your
favourite programs on Mac OS or Linux can be
infuriating.
Linux is mostly known as a symbol of open source
software, being free and available at all times, with
dedicated programmers from around the globe working hard
to ensure that the most popular distributions are
running smoothly and securely. And in reality this is
true and has been for many years now. Linux's key to
stability and security is the fact that it's open
source, allowing anyone to find bugs or security holes.
However, with Windows and Mac OS this is not possible,
as their source code is protected by copyright laws.
Another Linux advantage is it's epic stability and
uptime, making it a primary choice for network
administrators to use on servers. Some servers have been
known to run constantly for 9 months to 1 year without a
single reboot.
Mac OS is commonly used among graphics designers, due to
it's flexibility and the various tools that are offered
only on Mac OS.
Fortunately Mac OS offers the same stability as Linux,
combined with Windows' user friendly atmosphere, making
it a good choice for intermediate and advanced computer
users.
It has often been said that Windows' only advantage is
the fact that so many developers program for Windows OS,
and because so many people use Windows, game developers
target their games at Windows users. Windows' popularity
can be down to it's simple to use interface which is
almost idiot-proof, making it a more practical choice
for less technical users.
However large the advantages of Linux or Mac OS are,
people will continue to use what is offered to them,
which is 92% of the time, Windows. Therefore developers
will target their programs at the most popular OS,
Windows. This makes people more stuck to Windows...and
so the cycle continues. Will it ever break?
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