Knowing very little about the functionality of Unix and based solely on what I've read, Mac OSX is 100% Unix-based. OSX comes with it's own command-line terminal for programming or accessing core elements of the OS. Linux is UNIX like a source software and can use an operating system which provides full memory protection and multi-tasking operations. It is an open d by anyone. Head To Head Comparison Between Linux and MAC and Windows (Infographics) Below is the Top 5 Comparisons Between Linux vs MAC vs Windows.
Linux or Mac? It is one of those hot Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi debates, but it's an important one as your work, and your overall computer experience depends much on what type of work you do and what OS do you use for that work.- The Macintosh is a whole computing platform while Linux is just an operating system 2. The operating system of the Macintosh is based on Linux 3. The Mac OS is proprietary while Linux is open source 4. The Macintosh is a polished system that a user can automatically use straight of the box while Linux needs an ample amount of knowledge to.
- Linux – Linux is the free and open-source operating system built across the Linux kernel. It's a very powerful OS which offers great control and command over the device (CPU). Their Pros (Advantages) and Cons (Disadvantages) 1. Pros Simple and Powerful user interface – Mac OS has the simplest and most powerful user interface among.
First, let's start by explaining a little bit about the Operating System (OS). OS is a piece of software that essentially runs your computer. It manages and controls your system hardware and provides some essential features.
What type of OS might be the best one for you depends on you, e.g., if you are an average user who uses the computer to kill time and play games, Windows is the best OS for you as it is optimized for gaming. But if your lively hood depends on your PC or you have some sensitive information on your PC, then Windows is the worst OS for you. Similarly, macOS is optimized for web designing, video editing, and music-making as the software for these tasks optimized for macOS. Linux is excellent for programming as many IDEs, and text editors were designed for Linux. Now before we start to discuss macOS and Ubuntu, let's have a brief look at their histories.
History: Ubuntu
Ubuntu might not be the best Linux distribution, but it is the most popular one. Ubuntu is the most popular operating system on Cloud. This wasn't always the case; in fact, Ubuntu is a relatively young distro compared to other distros. Ubuntu is the descendant of the Debian Linux, which is one of the oldest and well-respected distributions.
The initial goal of Ubuntu was to make a user-friendly Linux distro that can be used by anyone. The first bug filed where Ubuntu stated, and I quote, 'Microsoft Windows dominated the desktop Operating System market, and Ubuntu was there to change that.' Ubuntu's earliest releases focused, making installation easy by introducing a graphical installer. The efforts put into Ubuntu to make it user-friendly were soon recognized as it soon started gaining popularity among the Linux community and, in addition to this, attracted new users as the installation was made easy.
History: macOS
The operating system that powers every Apple computer is called macOS. Its first version was released in 1984, which completely changed the computer industry, similar to how IOS on the first iPhone changed the smartphone industry. In 1984 Apple introduced Macintosh, which was the first commercial computer to feature a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and a mouse; this made computers much easier to use and much more accessible to the general public. Apple then bought Nextstep and brought forward a UNIX based architecture. Later in 2001, Apple released Mac OS X. This mac OS X gradually evolved into mac OS we know today.
Comparison
Following is the comparison of the two OS mentioned above based on certain features and properties
User Interface:
Linux is highly customizable. If you are switching from Windows to Linux and are more familiar or comfortable with Window's UI, you can customize your Linux UI to look like Windows. The same can be done if you are comfortable with macOS.
Mac Os Unix Based
The new Ubuntu 19.10 has made significant improvements in this regard. However, when comparing the default UI of these two, it all boils down to personal preference. But the majority agrees that macOS has more organic and, in general, a better UI than Linux.
Mac Os Catalina
Hardware
Ubuntu is not hardware specific, meaning it can be installed on any computer. Now you can even install Linux on a mac book; this goes to show Ubuntu can work with almost any type of hardware. Now macOS, on the other hand, is very hardware-specific. It is only compatible with Apple hardware. Sharing and permissions mac.
Performance
Ubuntu is very efficient and doesn't hog much of your hardware resources. Linux gives you high stability and performance. Despite this fact, macOS does better in this department as it uses Apple hardware, which is specially optimized to run macOS.
Price
Price is an essential factor in choosing an OS. In the case of Ubuntu, there is no price. It is free to use as it is open source. On the other hand, there is no legal way to buy macOS. It comes preinstalled with MacBook. So to get macOS, you need to buy a Mac.
Privacy and Security
Privacy and security are some of the most important things if not the most important thing a person looks for when choosing an OS. As Ubuntu is open-source, it doesn't track it's user's digital footprint. Privacy is the key feature of Ubuntu. macOS, on the other hand, does track the digital footprints of its users, and a lot of private information is sent back to the developers. This is the reason why Linux is very popular among most IT professionals.
In terms of security, both macOS and Linux are very safe compared to Windows, as most malware is not designed for them.
Customization
Ubuntu is highly customizable as it is open-source. If there is something you don't like, you can change it. You can even change the amount of resources that your PC should use. You can customize the UI of your Linux to make it look like Windows or even macOS, which shows how much flexibility Linux provides. On the other hand, macOS comes with a fixed UI, and there aren't many significant changes that you can make, much like Windows. You can't look at the source code of macOS as it is not open source.
Above is the default Ubuntu 18.04 LTS UI
Above is a picture of customized Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Conclusion:
So we conclude that there is no better OS. It all depends on the type of work you do. But having said that, the main differences are, Linux is free and open-source, and privacy is one of its key strengths. It also gives you a lot of flexibility to mold it according to your unique taste.
In contrast, macOS can only be obtained with a Mac. It is not open source and collects your private information. It isn't customizable and gives you almost no flexibility, but at the same time, it is alo the most stable and efficient OS.
Move over Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, Linux is gaining ground with speed and stability. In past articles, we have primarily dealt with the two mainstream operating systems (OS), but there is another that is dominating the world – Linux.
What is Linux
Linux is, in simplest terms, an operating system just as are Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. It's the software on a computer that enables the computer operator to interact between applications (software) and hardware. Many people are inclined to think that Windows is the standard while Mac OS X and Linux are rogue operating systems. Quite the contrary. Windows is a DOS (Disk Operating System) based OS while Mac and Linux are based on the very first OS – Unix.
Actually, there are number of OS's that you may install on your home computer. A quick list of the other more popular ones are; Solaris Sun by Oracle, Free BSD, Chrome, Android, Os2 / Os2 Warp, React OS, AtheOS, SkyOS, and Free DOS. Only Mac and Windows use TV ads to promote their product, yet Linux is gaining a lot of market-share considering it has only word-of-mouth advertising.
As an operating system, Linux is developed collaboratively, meaning that its development and ongoing support is not the responsibility of one company, but rather all of them collectively. Companies participating in the Linux community share research and development costs with their partners and competitors. This would be the equivalent of Microsoft and Apple sharing technology, resources, and cost. We all know that doesn't happen and probably never will.
Linux OS is comprised of two parts, the Kernel (code that makes up the core OS) and the GUI, (Graphical User Input.) There are only a handful of Kernels, but the GUI that makes the distribution (a combination of Kernel and GUI) are plentiful. The most popular are Mint, Ubuntu, Red Hat, Suse and Debian.
Where is Linux
Linux has grown remarkably since its first release in 1991, powering everything from the New York Stock Exchange to mobile phones to supercomputers and consumer devices such as smart refrigerators and washing machines. Linux began as a server OS and has become useful in desktop and laptop systems, gaining popularity with leaps and bounds.
Windows and OS X are predominantly found on personal computers, but Linux's adaptability to work well on 'wristwatches to supercomputers' gives the OS an edge over the other two. Quite simply put, most of the web pages that you visit each day are hosted by Linux servers, not Windows or Mac. Linux can also be installed at the factory when you purchase a new personal computer / laptop online from places such as Dell Computers.
Surprisingly, even Windows 10 contains binaries identical to the binaries running on an Ubuntu platform. (Binaries are the core function code found imbedded in the OS.)
Cost
Since Linux is an open operating system built by the masses, it costs nothing to the end user. That's right, FREE. Unlike the bloated priced Microsoft Windows or Mac computers, Linux is free to download and install on as many computers as you like and there is no registration or activation required. Just to set things straight, I like Mac computers. After all they are Unix based like Linux, but the cost of purchasing a Mac is just too much for me. While the Linux distributions may be free, the biggest cost associated with Linux is the learning curve. The time a company devotes to training its employees on a new OS is often more than they are willing to pay at this time.
Final thoughts
Ubuntu Vs Mac Os
The advantage of Linux over Windows is Linux is more stable and virtually virus free. It's also much faster at starting up, running applications and shutting down. With Linux, there is no 'blue screen of death' as associated with Windows. The list of major advantages could go on for pages, but you get the gist of it.
Unix Vs Mac Os X
In my professional opinion, anyone wanting to migrate over to Linux should start with either Mint or Ubuntu. These seem to be the most Windows-like and user friendly of the more than 100 distributions I have worked with. If you would like more information, please email me at pailwriter@outlook.com.
