Linux is an operating system that was developed by Linus Torvalds. It was designed to be a freely available academic version of UNIX. Linux is a reliable operating system that today is designed to compete with Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, the one huge advantage that it has over the competitors...it is completely free.
Linux is ideal for programmers and advanced users as knowledge of the C programming language is required for Linux in its pure form. Today though, Linux has many available user interfaces that have been developed for non-experienced users. These interfaces are similar to Windows and OS X, though it should be stated that Linux is still difficult for a beginner to use, even with these interfaces.
One huge advantage for Linux is that it is an Open Source software. This allows people all over the world to work on it to improve it, debug it, redistribute it, and it allows Linux to keep pace with fast changing technology.
Mac OS X
Even after reading both articles I am still having trouble understanding OS X, and how it is all that different from Windows, but here is the general idea that I got from the articles.
1. Mac OS X is an operating system specifically for Macintosh computers.
2. It is a closed source.
3. It is a UNIX based operating system.
4. OS X was first mentioned in 1998. It was released in 1999, and is still the operating system for Mac's today. A specialized version is used as the operating system for iPads, iPhones, and the iPod Touch.
5. Multiple versions have been released, from the Beta version through OS X 10.6, otherwise known as "snow leopard".
Paul Thurott “An Update on the Windows Roadmap”
This article is a press release from Microsoft's Bill Veghte. It is an update on the support of Windows XP, some of the compatibility issues that occurred with Vista, and on the impending release of Windows 7.
The article states:
1. That Windows 7 will be released around January of 2010.
2. That Windows XP will continue to be supported by Microsoft through 2014, even though its end date for sale is June 2008.
3. That yes, Vista had/has compatibility issues, but that many have been resolved or are being worked on.
4. Bill recommends that people upgrade to Vista because it is more secure than XP. If staying with XP, upgrade to IE 7 and Service Pack 3.
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