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BTEC Level 3 IT - Unit 2 - M1
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BTEC Level 3 IT - Unit 2 - M1
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Comparing two Operating Systems - Unit 2 - M1Windows and Mac OS
There are many different operating systems all of which have different
capabilities and compatibilities. The features that make operating systems
differ are things like hardware, malware, the stability of the operating system,
the variety of software available, and the pricing. They each have a different
number of users; windows being the one that has most of the market share.
The operating system that is best for an individual depends on what they want
to use it for and how technologically minded they are.
Windows can be used for work or personal use as well as a media centre and
tablet pc, this is because it has It has many functions and is very compatible.
Windows is user friendly and is very easy to understand and to install;
especially as it is compatible with many devices. There is a very wide variety of
software available for windows; this is because windows has the biggest
market share. Therefore, many more software developers make their software
compatible with windows, which means that almost every application or game
are compatible with windows. Windows does have its own web browser called
Microsoft Edge, however you have to go back to a tab if you want to mute it.
Windows also has a virtual assistant called Cortana which you can give verbal
or typed commands. Windows also supports the most different file systems.
Windows is good for gaming, and good for writers; although windows is mainly
office function focused, therefore is best suited for business use. Furthermore,
windows is very good when it comes to multitasking as more applications can
be on a single screen. It is dependable and versatile; however, it does run
slightly slower as it requires more resources to run, this means it is not very
stable and applications are more likely to crash. Windows is also more prone to
viruses as it has a lot of users therefore it is more vulnerable and likely to be
targeted. However, windows does have its own free anti-virus available called
Microsoft Security Essential; there are also many more anti-virus software
available including other free ones. On the other hand, windows is quite cheap
which is good if you are on a budget. However, they do charge for updates,
unless you do them with in the time limit that windows set.
Mac OS mainly for work and personal use; it is focused on graphics and
multimedia. Mac OS is only available on Apple computers and cannot be
installed on other devices; this means that it is more reliable, so it is less prone
to hardware and software crashing as it has a lot less users. However, this does
mean that there is less choice when it comes to choosing a computer if you
want Mac OS as you can only get an Apple computer. There is a lot less
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