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Comparing functions and features of operating systems

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Running a business with a computer can be beneficial Choose wisely Which hardware? Which software? Each decision will affect the next

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Here are the possible uses for your computer: 1. Accounts 2. Contacts 3. Portfolio 4. Till

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Windows Vista Linux/GNU

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Developed by Microsoft Closed source and non free 89.62% of the client system market share Different operating systems designed for different purposes: 1. XP / Vista Personal Computer 2. Server Serving data & Active Directory

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Community Project Open source and free Released as a kernel for the GNU project Less than 1% of the client system market share Just a kernel 1. Gentoo Vanilla OS 2. Red Hat Enterprise Commercial LAMP server 3. Ubuntu Workstation oriented

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Licenses Windows is commercial LINUX is community

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Windows costs at first but have consumer rights Linux devs have no duty to you Windows is easier to Linux requires a greater understanding support. Affects Total Cost of Ownership Linux is far better in terms of TCO

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Windows has a majority of market share = more drivers Linux = less drivers Windows works better out of the box and has better hardware support

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Linux and Windows run different software. Programs define operating system choice. What programs do you need to run? What OS are they designed for? Windows is the leader with software

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Windows ships with little software. Basic operating system Small programs with limited functionality. Commercial software developed More likely to find specialist software that fits needs. Better quality Costs money Developer has a duty to customer

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1. Accounts = Sage or Excel / Access 2. Contacts = MS Outlook 3. Portfolio = PowerPoint + Adobe Photoshop 4. Till = Actinic

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Installs with additional software. Free and open source alternative for commercial apps Inferior Quality No legal rights Smaller range Free community support Reduce costs

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1. Accounts = GNU cash 2. Contacts = Thunderbird 3. Portfolio = Gimp + Magic point 4. Till = Vigilant

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Windows GUI improves usability Generally more accessible GUI integrated Troubleshooters Linux- Ubuntu usable by the computer literate GUI just frontend for configuration files. Difficult to fix for a less experienced user Linux just man files Windows is easier requiring less training

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Windows - Windows easier to be exploited Popular OS Targeted by viruses Linux Linux more secure Only beneficial if networked. Linux wins this one

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Linux CLI OS More stable Efficient Can be run without a GUI Windows GUI OS Requires more resources Requires more powerful hardware. Linux is less power hungry and more stable

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I recommend running MS Windows on your computer because: 1. Usability 2. Compatibility 3. Software