Thursday 1 March 2012

Windows vs Mac OS - Which Choice is the Best?

By George Jung


The only way for the debate to be settled between Mac OS and Windows OS, is for one of them to disappear, but that is unlikely to happen. Both operating systems have benefits for certain types of people, and those people aren't going anywhere. Many people never even consider the operating system, when they buy their computer, and because of what they use it for, they would be better off having a different one. This article is about what is best about each system.

Compatibility issues are one of the top reasons that people usually choose Windows instead of Mac operating systems. Windows is used a lot more often and that means that more software applications are made to be compatible with it.

Most users of Windows find that Windows 7 is a genuine improvement over previous Windows operating systems. If you have been using Windows and have updated to Windows 7, then you know it is more reliable, and therefore possibly closer to a Mac. People who use systems such as Windows Vista or XP, as well as earlier versions, have had many complaints about glitches and crashes. Microsoft has recently released Windows 7, and it is their operating system that seems to be the most reliable. It remains to be seen, if Windows 8 will continue to get even better.

If you use computers at school or at work it's likely that those computers are going to run Windows. If this is the case, then getting a Windows based computer will probably be more convenient for you in case you have to use the same programs at home. For one thing, it can be very difficult to share files with people who use PCs if you use a Mac. It has never been easier to move back and forth from Mac to Windows based PC and back again because the newer software is more compatible than it has ever been and Bootcamp allows Mac users to set their computers up to run like Windows PCs. Of course, if the majority of what you work with are Windows based programs, choosing a Mac probably isn't a productive idea. Even though Macs are more popular now than they have ever been in history most businesses (big and small), schools and major organizations use the Windows OS.

The reasons to choose between Windows and Mac OS are numerous. While we've looked at some of the benefits of both, when it comes down to it you have to make your decision based on your own needs, preferences and budget. Depending on how much and the manner in which you're going to use your computer, the style of interface that feels better to you and your budget, you should be able to figure out whether you want Mac or Windows OS more.




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