Tip 1: What to choose for a home computer: Linux or Microsoft Windows
Tip 1: What to choose for a home computer: Linux or Microsoft Windows
The choice of software is enougha serious step. After all, depending on what operating system will be on the computer, depends on the working power of the computer, its functionality and work safety. Today, there are several different OSes on the market 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, this is no less qualitative. And users have a logical question: what is the difference between them?
The operating system isA program that manages hardware and software designed to perform user tasks. It manages the main operations of the computer, as well as its peripheral devices, and provides the launch of all major programs. The main functions of any operating system include: - memory management; - access control to input / output devices; - file system management; - process dispatching; the use of resources - the loading of programs into the RAM - the interface with the user - the network interaction - the protection of the system and user data. It is these parameters that evaluate the functionality of m or another OS, to then compose a common opinion and determine which one is better.
It is worth considering 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 obtrusive advertising should not be denied.
Linux operating system
Linux OS (Linux) is a system basedon the core of the same name. It is 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 each user's needs. Today, linux-systems are market leaders. For example, Android occupies more than 60% of the market, Internet server systems are about 60%, in data centers they occupy half of the embedded market. Linux in recent years has become very popular and takes about 42% of all electronic devices. OS Linux is widely used as an operating system for servers. According to statistics, 7 out of the 10 most reliable companies that hosts provide work on Linux. Also distributions of this operating system are used on supercomputers.Operating system Windows
Microsoft Windows (or as it is calledWindows) is the most popular system for PCs. It is a family of proprietary operating systems that focus on the use of a graphical user 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, mail service Outlook, music video player Windows Media Player and office suite Office. With their help, work in the Windows operating system becomes more qualitative and functional.Inclusion of such a standard package, in the opinion ofexperts, is unfair, because leads to a lack of competition. After all, it is rather problematic to install third-party applications, if there are already prepared options.Devices controlled by a windows system,are found everywhere: in enterprises and in houses. To date, there are several versions of this OS, the most recent of which is Windows 8.1. If you compare these two systems, you can draw an analogy with the machine. According to this theory, Linux is a manual transmission, which the user completely controls himself. Windows in this situation is an automatic box, which in most cases itself makes decisions about the conduct of a particular operation. Compare which one is better, incorrect. It all depends on the preferences of users. So, if a person needs to regulate everything himself, he chooses Linux. For inexperienced beginners, Windows will be a better solution.
Tip 2: How to learn
The operating system is the linkbetween the computer and the user. All the interface that you see on the computer screen, all the folders, files, elements of the workspaces - all this is a well-established system, called the OS.
Instructions
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The most common operating systemsin Russia and the CIS are the products of Microsoft Windows. Of course, one operating system can be distinguished from the other "by eye", simply by viewing various elements of its interface. However, newcomers who only acquire a computer or learn the basics of working on a PC, you can not distinguish between Windows editions. You can always distinguish Windows operating systems from screenshots of desktops. The most common ones are: Windows 7 (2009) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows_7Windows Server (2008) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows_Longhorn_ServerWindows Vista (2006) - http: / /ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows_VistaWindows XP (2001) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows_XPWindows 2000 / NT / Me (2000 and earlier) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki / Microsoft_Windows_2000
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Make sure the version is correctthe operating system can be as follows: go to "My Computer", right-click on the empty area and select "Properties" in the context menu. Before you will open information about the system in the main window which will indicate the operating system and even its version, for example, "Windows 7 Home Extended". It should also be noted that different OSs have their own versions. There are versions of the most popular Windows 7: - Starter - only basic functions are left, simple interface, low price of the license disk - Home Basic - Home Premium - more beautiful visual design, new features added , available only in Windows 7 - Professional (Professional) - Corporate (Enterprise) - only for legal entities - Maximum (Ultimate) - maximum capabilities, high price.
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You can not miss the fact that along with MicrosoftWindows more and more often on computers you can find operating systems of manual assembly with open codes (Linux) and Mac OS operating systems installed on Apple computers. Linux differs with its classic design and the inability to run programs under Windows on it. MacOS can be recognized immediately - the "minimize", "expand" and "close" buttons are not on the upper right side of programs and folders, but on the left. Also, the control panel is usually located on the top, but not from the bottom, and at the bottom of the screen is "Dashboard" - a special area for calling frequently used applications.
