Now even people far from the IT sphere know thatthere are different operating systems. The list of them has increased dramatically even over the past 5 years, especially in connection with the growth in the number of mobile devices. What are their characteristics, what are their differences, what are their advantages and disadvantages?
They differ from each other in different parameters, in particular, in the distribution of functions between computers. Classes of operating systems and the networks themselves are:
What are the most popular operating systems among users? The list looks like this:
There are also less popular. For example, Fedora or Back Track. But they are common in a rather narrow environment of specialists.
There are different criteria for users.This is primarily the convenience of use and the possibility of operating systems. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages. One important functional, the second - the interface, the third - guarantee the safety of personal data. Operating systems for PCs, the list of which is longer than those designed for mobile devices, differ from the second with their requirements for the machine.
In recent years, new operating systems have appeared. The list of the most popular added Android and iOS. However, it is the Windows OS, as before, remains the most in demand in the world.
It is not only the most popular operating systemsystem, but also the most comfortable to use, great for beginners. Schoolchildren, office workers and people of different ages - almost all of them use Windows operating systems. Linux is traditionally used by specialized specialists.
The key advantages of the popularly beloved Winda are such factors:
Most versions of "Vindous" are paid operating systems. The list can be found in public sources. The high cost of software is a key disadvantage of Windows.
How much does Windows 10 cost? It all depends on what version will be - home or professional. In the first case, the cost will be about 6 thousand rubles, and in the second - about 10 thousand rubles.
The last modification, like the previous one, can have a classic interface or the same as the G8, when you can switch icons on the desktop.
Answering the logical answer to the question, how manyis Windows 10, the fact that the cost is a lot, we must warn: do not rush to worry. After all, the license that is granted to the user does not have a definitive validity period. But software such as online games, antivirus or Office, requires regular updates on a fee basis.
Traditionally, if you have a previous licensed version of Windows installed on your computer, you can update it to the latest for free.
Despite the release of new softwarethere are those who are comfortable using the previous ones. Different versions of operating systems have their advantages. Now, along with the "ten", many continue to use the G8 and G7.
Windows 7 came out in 2009.It included both the development of the previous "Vista", as well as completely new solutions that concerned the interface and embedded programs. Some software, applications, a number of technologies, and more were excluded.
"Seven" has several versions:
The next version of the operating system is Windows 8was released in 2012. Its main innovation was the changed interface, which was more adapted to work on mobile devices. To date, this product of the company is the most sold.
There are also once popular, but now practicallyforgotten operating systems. You can start the list with Windows 95, it was with this version that many started working with the PC at one time. After it appeared no less popular Windows 98. The next system - Windows 2000 - came out at the turn of the millennia and was intended for use on devices with 32-bit processors.
However, the real popularity of the Windows OSXP, which appeared in 2001. Its primacy, it only recently ceded the seventh and eighth versions. For more than 10 years XP has been preferring to install users on their computers and laptops.
The next user version was Vista, but its functionality and features, according to experts, were extremely weak, which is why it did not gain popularity.
However, not everyone uses Windows. There are other operating systems for the PC. The list includes, in particular, MacOS, Linux Ubuntu and its other modifications. They are mainly used by narrow-profile specialists.
MacOS is an operating system developed byApple for computers of its production. It is called a premium premium user product - it has a beautiful design, user-friendly interface and excellent multimedia capabilities. But this solution is not affordable for everyone, because both the computers themselves and the OS of the brand Apple, compared to others, are incredibly expensive.
As you know, more and more usersprefer to use the Internet not from laptops and PCs, but from mobile devices - smartphones and tablets. There are operating systems that are designed specifically for them. The most common are Android and iOS. But "Symbian" has already lost its former popularity, because its capabilities can no longer cover the needs of users.
In the first place in quantitative terms withthe big gap is "Android". After all, if IOS is an OS designed specifically for Apple devices, the second one can work on smartphones and tablets of other brands, for example:
"Android" has a convenient interface for itsusers, allows them to use high-quality software in large numbers on a free basis. It is suitable not only for smartphones and tablets, but also for modern "smart TVs." Devices based on this OS can be self-refreshed and make changes to their operation.
About 10 years ago and earlier, those who usedInternet on mobile phones, actively used the system "Symbian", which was a joint development of the leading manufacturers at the time (Nokia, Motorola and others). It works even now, but, in comparison with iOS and "Android", it is not able to cope with the tasks that the present owners of mobile devices set themselves for themselves.
In addition to the common OS for computers andmobile devices, there are less known ones, many of them are created by the type of Linux and require a high level of user skills. One such system is Fedora. It is highly stable, practically does not fall in terms of work. You can forget about hang-ups, sudden overloads and other problems.
There are also specific operating systems.For example, Back Track. This system is free and is used by hackers all over the world. Most of the hacking was done thanks to Back Track. It was originally optimized for unauthorized access to download data from a particular computer.
But there are a large number of other systems, they are inmostly are not intended for a wide range due to their features. The choice of this or that OS depends first of all on those tasks that the person sets himself.
