Vincent Massi > 09-05-2016, 02:46 PM
Quote: WHICH IS THE BEST OPERATING SYSTEM? Introduction
For weeks now, I have been enjoying Windows 10, Chrome, and Linux every day. And while I still have lot to learn, I can discuss which one is the best. Online “tests” of these operating systems show varied results, with accusations of “Foul!” from fans of the losers. But I like all three systems. However, someone has to come in last, so:
1) I will go through various categories, giving 1 point to the winner, 0 points to #2, and -1 to the loser. In case of a tie, the tied OS's will each get a 0.
2) To be fair, I will only use a limited criteria. You can easily fake the results by dividing one OS you like into several groups (with your favorite OS winning every time), while uniting an OS you don’t like into one group.
3) My criteria assume that the user is familiar with Windows, and therefor knows how to operate a computer.
And of course, courteous disagreements are welcome.
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praise_yeshua > 09-08-2016, 02:39 PM
(09-08-2016, 02:32 PM)Vincent Massi Wrote: WHICH IS THE BEST OPERATING SYSTEM?
Part 2 THE INTERNET
It is widely-believed that a Chromebook’s strongest point is that it goes onto the Internet faster, cheaper, safer, and easier that Windows. Critics point out that Windows gives you a wide choice of browsers, but Chrome is better regardless of what browser Windows uses. When we have Mexican kids come over to use our laptops, they usually choose the Chromebook first, because it gets them to Facebook and YouTube better than Windows does. Chrome gets 1 point.
With Linux and Windows 10 on the same machine, I see no difference in speed. So? Linux is safer from malware, so it comes in #2, getting 0 points. Windows does go well on the Internet, but its vulnerability to malware gives it a -1.
Total score?
Chrome 1
Windows 0
Linux -1
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praise_yeshua > 09-12-2016, 05:17 PM
(09-12-2016, 04:58 PM)Vincent Massi Wrote: Part 6 PRICE
Pesos don’t grow on cacti, and cost has to be considered.
Linux has a very attractive price:free. It is sometimes better to pay a small price to have someone install Linux for you, but it is still cheaper than Windows.
But someone cries “Foul!” You still have to pay for a computer before you can install Linux. But if you pay for a Linux computer, you must purchase EVERY version of Windows that you add to it. If you pay for a Windows computer, though, you can install several different versions of Linux for free. And while most newer versions of Windows can only be installed on one computer, a thumb drive with Linux can be used on as many different computers as you want.
My desktop has legal copies of XP, 8, and 10 ( in addition to Linux). Only XP can be legally transferred to my next computer, and I am legally required to delete it from my current computer first.
Chrome is free, but you have to buy a Chromebook. It cannot be transferred to another computer. On the other hand, Chromebooks are cheaper than Windows machines.
Linux gets a 1; Chrome gets a 0; and Windows gets a -1.
Total scores:
Linux 1
Chrome 0
Windows -1
Vincent Massi > 09-13-2016, 10:15 PM