In fact, the OS rating is very relative, they consider it only for desktops, but if we calculate the popularity of a particular system also depending on mobile devices, or take into account our old reliable XP still installed on 98% of US ATMs, then ... But even today, Win XP ranks second in the world.

Win 10 in these few months with its most active system of imposition has made its way to 4th place, it has been installed by more than 200 million users.

• Windows 7 - 55.68% (in November - 56.11%);


• Windows XP - 10.93% (in November - 10.59%);


• Windows 8.1 - 10.30% (in November - 11.15%);


• Windows 10 - 9.96% (in November - 9.0%);


• OS X 10.11 - 2.99% (in November - 2.66%);


• Windows 8 - 2.76% (in November - 2.88%);


• OS X 10.10 - 2.23% (in November - 2.45%);


• Linux - 1.66% (in November - 1.62%).

At the same time, it is important to note that in the world there is an increase in interest in Windows XP and a fall in newer versions of the system, but the changes are insignificant. At the same time, we can summarize that Windows 10, despite all the negative aspects, including “surveillance” of users, is almost on the same level of popularity as Windows XP and Windows 8.1, yielding to the “seven” by more than five times. It is interesting to compare with the schedule for April 2015

So,

1st place - Windows 7 - 55.68%

The Windows 7 operating system, which was released in 2009, was presented by Microsoft at the time as one of the best operating systems ever created for traditional personal computers. As the successor to the failed Vista and the forerunner of the even more unsuccessful Windows 8, Windows 7 continues to be a unique operating system for those who want to work with their PC and don't want to spend their time learning the new features that came with the next versions of Windows, as well as experience performance issues. The secret of the popularity of Windows 7 is simple - it is a stable system with a user-friendly interface, and of all Microsoft systems, it is the most adapted for various third-party software and games.

Windows 7 has become an operating system that Microsoft will be really hard to kill, as it did with Windows XP - before Windows 7 was the most popular OS in the world, especially since support for Windows 7 will last until 2020, and therefore companies will have to try very hard.

2nd place - Windows XP - 10.9%

More 11 % users in the world still prefer "old woman" Windows XP, despite the fact that Microsoft stopped supporting it back in April 2014. Perhaps if the software giant had not taken such a step, the first place would have been occupied not by the "seven", but by Windows XP. released in 2001 and held its leadership for 10 years. Only in 2011, Windows 7 overtook it in popularity. Many users even now believe that XP is the best that Microsoft could create during its existence.

And this is despite the vulnerability of this OS to threats from the network. And even despite the fact that in the last years of its popularity, XP has ceased to keep pace with the power of manufactured computer components. After getting acquainted with Windows Vista - the successor to Windows XP - many users returned to the latter because of the imperfections of Vista.

Windows XP is simple, agile, undemanding to system resources, not "squeamish" to the old hardware. With Windows XP, you can do whatever you want - change system settings, implement various patches, install third-party software, without constantly encountering hyper-custody "in the face" of regular user account control, which appeared in Windows Vista and migrated to all subsequent versions of the system.

3rd place - Windows 8.1 - 10.3%

Version 8.1- this is work on the mistakes that were made when creating Windows 8. However, there were no fundamental changes in the appearance of the operating system, and the Metro interface continued to exist along with the desktop part of the system, where, by the way, the classic menu "Start" it was never returned. Somewhat functionally transformed with the release of Windows 8.1, the Metro interface has been gradually improved over time and continues to do so now, offering users sometimes even good alternatives in the form of applications from the Windows store instead of desktop programs. But bringing the 8th version to mind in release 8.1 did not make the masses say goodbye to Windows 7.

4th place - Windows 10 - 9.96%

Windows 10- an evolutionary continuation of versions 8 and 8.1 - everyone is already quite familiar with its description.

5th and 7th places - OS X - 5.22%

Both versions OS X 10.11 and 10.10- successors MacOS- occupy a little more 5% desktop operating system market.

OS X - not just a paid system, like Windows. Not every mortal can afford to work with it, but only those who have an expensive computer from the creator of OS X - Apple. Non-Apple-branded computers are not allowed to install OS X. Hence we have such a small lot of user sympathy. Although OS X itself is stable, optimized for multitasking, and bundled with powerful hardware components, it provides tremendous performance. Among other advantages of the operating system is a thoughtful and effective user interface.

6th place - Windows 8 - 2.76%

A little over 2.5% users around the world use Windows 8 on their computers, an operating system that differs from its predecessor versions by adapting to the touch screen, having a tiled Metro (Modern UI) interface and an app store, like iOS and Android tablet operating systems. But the main innovation of Windows 8 was the absence of the classic menu "Start", instead of which the software giant offered a starting Metro screen.

The release of Windows 8 Microsoft was the most criticized, the negative emotional resonance of users exceeded even the reaction to the unfinished Windows Vista. With the release of Windows 8, Microsoft tried to keep up with the tablet market. In 2011, along with Windows 8, Surface tablets produced by the software giant were introduced to the world. But the project of manufacturing both an operating system and a computer device with a selection of specific components, as in the case of Apple's iPad tablets, did not work out for Microsoft. Microsoft tablets were almost as expensive as iPads, and the quality of both the Metro interface itself and the content from the app store was very far from iOS. Many desktop users did not understand the idea of ​​the Metro interface, returned the "Start" button using third-party software and did not want to accept the fact that the desktop part of the system, to which they had been accustomed for years, had not gone away - it was the same desktop that and in Windows 7, but without the Aero effect. Microsoft called the developed Windows 8 version 8.1 to show in the name itself that this is a slightly different operating system.

There are few PC owners among Windows 8 users. For the most part, these 4% are those who at one time purchased a laptop or tablet with Windows 8 preinstalled, but never updated it to version 8.1.

8 place - Linux and other operating systems (Google Chrome OS, etc.) - 5.14%

The remaining 5.14% of desktop computers in the world share other operating systems, ahead, of course, Linux (1.66%) regardless of distribution. These are server hardware, or company computers optimized to work with specific tasks and using specific software, as well as personal devices of individual users, usually called Linuxoids, who, for ideological reasons, use Linux, harshly criticizing Windows.

ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution.

Since Linux is a universal system, it can work with various hardware components of computers, it is considered the main free alternative to Windows. What's more, Linux can work with older PC builds. On low-power computers, this system provides faster performance than Windows. Linux is less susceptible to viruses and hacker attacks than Windows. Linux is a stable system and has far fewer hardware conflicts than Windows. Finally, Linux has a beautiful and usable interface. But, alas, neither the freeness nor the variety of Linux distributions can make it more popular than even the obsolete Windows XP or the unsuccessful Windows Vista.

You can mention a minimalistic system, sharpened for the work of search engine services. Introduced in 2009, Chrome OS is built on the Linux kernel and, in fact, is a Chrome browser with some features for hardware control of a computer device.

Chrome OS was developed for cheap and low-powered netbooks, designed primarily for web surfing and spending time on social networks. Chrome OS is not considered by many to be a full-fledged operating system, however, it is in demand by a certain category of users. Naturally, the demand for Chrome OS is largely due to the affordable price of portable devices on which this system is pre-installed.

On the official website of Microsoft, news topics often appear that the Windows 10 operating system is breaking all records in terms of the number of installations and use. However, according to statistics, the situation looks completely different. Everyone's favorite Windows 7 is in the lead and is unlikely to give up the new Ten in the next few years.

What the 2017 statistics say about the popularity of operating systems

Despite the fact that Microsoft announced the end of support for some of its products, due to the increase in virus attacks, all operating systems since Windows 2000 have received updates. Because of this, the popularity of legacy systems has increased. However, not enough to talk about the mass installation of old products. Nevertheless? The popularity of Windows XP increased by 0.28%, Windows 7 kept its position at around 49.04%, and the hyped Windows 10 added only 0.02%. Therefore, according to the statistics of the first half of 2017, Windows 7 remains the most popular operating system.

If you carefully study the statistics, you will notice that the decline in the popularity of Windows 7 began with the release of Windows 10. However, in the course of the release of new updates, the appearance of massive errors, devouring PC resources of the new Windows 10, the Seven began to regain their positions again, and the first began to gain more slowly popularity. Perhaps in 3-4 years, when the latest operating system from Microsoft will still be brought to perfection, Windows 7 will lose its position. However, it is too early to talk about this. The stability of Windows 7 can be the envy of any OS currently used.

Also for the first half of 2017, a table of browser popularity is presented, in which it is clearly noted that Google Chrome, Mozilla, Safari and Opera are steadily gaining popularity. Internet Explorer and Edge browsers, on the contrary, are slowly moving forward.

The statistics presented in the tables are compiled by StatCounter and NetMarketShare based on an analysis of 2.5 million websites worldwide.

These groups have been waging an almost equal struggle for market monopolization for a long time, and this struggle is expected for a long time - it is difficult to single out a favorite in it. Let's try to figure out which product is the best quality.

Windows

At the moment, there are three current versions of the OS of this corporation - 7, 8, 10. Windows XP has already gone out of fashion - now it is installed mainly on old computers. The newest version is Windows 10, but not the most popular version from the company. Windows 7 is firmly in the ranking of the most used systems: 52% of personal computers in the world are served by it.

Windows operating systems are optimized, their work is stable on most computers, with older versions of XP and 7 being the most preferred. The Windows product is not the most secure, so if you use the Windows OS, you need to take care of installing licensed security software.

Many users compare operating systems by interface. Windows does not lose to its competitors - a large selection of data visualization themes, window animations and translucency create a pleasant contrast. Newer versions of Windows have retained elements of the very first systems from this manufacturer, which beckons the user.

One of the key advantages is the ability to install programs to perform a wide variety of tasks. This applies to office programs and gaming applications, as well as other applied areas.

linux

Here, manufacturers have decided to release many versions that have a special purpose. The most widely accepted Linux product is Ubuntu. It has become popular with Linux, as it is the most optimal for home use.

The Linux product is unique in that you can change everything in the system settings in such a way that the system will be completely rebuilt taking into account the parameters of the PC. This fact provides the highest performance, and in this component, Linux is the undisputed leader among OS manufacturers. Linux also has the advantage of being highly reliable and secure, as distributions provide many mechanisms to restrict access to user information.

As for the appearance, it can be customized in any way. Linux has a lot of options for choosing an interface - from simple and strict to complex and colorful, with a lot of effects. One of the most important details for Linux is that in order to effectively manage it, the user must learn to work on the command line.

Many professional programming applications are written on the Linux kernel. But as for the choice of applications for performing applied tasks, everything here is not as rich as that of competitors.

macOS

The "OS" itself occurred along with the appearance of the first products from Apple, respectively, is used on these devices. Now the most recent edition of MacOS is version 10.

MacOS are oriented to a certain hardware standard, so their performance is the highest among all available operating systems. It is worth noting that the high performance of systems for MacOS is a distinctive feature - all products of this manufacturer are characterized by very stable and productive work. MacOS systems are very reliable, the cumulative number of viruses for this platform is not very high, and you should not worry about installing additional security software.

Most users are sure that MacOS is the most convenient and attractive operating system, judging by the user interface. The manufacturer pays a lot of attention to this component, and it is not surprising that they are superior in this component over their competitors. Developers use a huge set of technologies that are aimed at harmonizing and improving the appearance of controls. Interestingly, the company regularly requires developers of third-party software to use the most similar to the standard "Mac" style of application design, so that users work in the new program in the same way as in the familiar one before.

DOS

There are few users left who remember these operating system developers. It must be remembered that they became innovators in the field of OS development, inventing the whole operation of the operating system. Yes, competitors have gone further, having improved all the developments of DOS, but the developers of the first OS have now begun to come up with innovations for previous developments. Since the early 2000s, DOS has released a couple of OS emulators for PCs, but they were not recognized by users due to low performance and the lack of most of the necessary features for modern OSes.

However, DOS remains necessary for many users. DOS software is the best option for those users who want to use old computers with new applications. To do this, the developers launched FreeDOS and DJGPP, which included several programs that are popular today - a file manager, a text editor, a web browser, an email client, etc. In other words, DOS products are still usable on older PCs.

Safety and reliability

In general, Windows, Linux and MacOS are competing for the title of the best OS group - DOS has already ceased to compete with more modern developments. In the field of reliability and safety of work, the most optimal products are Linux and Apple. The best distribution in this component for Linux is Ubuntu. Experts believe that systems with a Linux kernel are preferably used as a custodian of critical information, since protection against unauthorized intrusions to the information stored in the system is very strong. By the way, users themselves need to be very careful when assigning passwords and long paths to their desired files - otherwise you can lose them.

Unlike Linux and MacOS distributions, Windows clearly loses in reliability and security. The Windows product still remains with the title of the most unreliable operating system. Third-party security software is released regularly, but system protection is at its lowest level, and if you value the security of your information, Windows should not be chosen as the OS for your PC. As for MacOS, the security here is also at the highest level.

The most gaming system

As mentioned above, in terms of the number of programs in different areas, Windows is the leader, and in the gaming component, this developer is the undisputed leader. Quite a lot of gaming applications are also released for Linux, since these "OSes" are also quite popular in the world, for example, here you can find everyone's favorite Steam. But in the end, in the total volume of gaming applications, Windows will give odds to both Linux and MacOS combined. The system itself has good enough characteristics for uninterrupted and error-free operation of gaming applications on any computer, but, however, this rarely happens.

If you look at Windows distributions, then so far users are very cautious about calling Windows 7 the most preferred for games, despite the fact that three new versions of the system have already been released! Of course, the "seven" is a proven system, and therefore it is given more preference by users. But this is not for long - in a year and a half the whole world will start talking about the fact that the eighth and tenth versions of Windows are much better than the seventh in terms of gaming.

The simplest OS

If we take into account all the operating systems available in the world and choose the simplest of them, DOS systems will be the absolute champion here. But if we talk specifically about the three giants of the OS release at the present time, then again, Windows will be ahead of everyone in simplicity. Simplicity can be different - the banality of development, ease of use, etc. We are more interested in what systems it is more convenient for users to work with. And most of them believe that Windows is the simplest "OS", and starting from its very first versions.

Indeed, Windows is the easiest system to use, but very difficult to develop. MacOS ranks second in terms of usability, as noted by experts. Linux, on the other hand, are the most complex systems, but once you get used to it, you will never go back, for example, to the Windows family.

For weak PCs

Of course, here it is worth giving preference to DOS! However, DOS is quite difficult to find now, therefore, Linux distributions with a lightweight desktop environment (LXDE, OpenBox, MATE, Xfce) are most suitable for weak PCs.

The most optimal distribution for use in weak PCs from the Microsoft family will be Windows XP. In fact, this OS is quite good in that it has good performance and an attractive interface. It is simple enough and quite suitable so that even on a weak PC you can play your favorite classic games.

The downside is that XP is no longer supported by the manufacturer, and by installing this system, you run the risk of picking up a lot of viruses and trojans.

This means that if you actively use the Internet, without additional security software, your PC will not be able to work for a long time. So, think carefully about choosing an "OS" before installing it on your weak PC.

Availability of software installation

And again, the undisputed leader here is Windows! Still, the products from this developer appeared on the market very first, and therefore it is sold instantly. Now only the lazy is not developing programs and applications for Windows, which means that the software will always be available for these operating systems. But it is important to remember: due to the low degree of protection of the Windows OS, you must be extremely careful when installing software on a computer. Of course, you need to use licensed software, and if there is none, then you should know that you are taking risks by installing unwanted programs on your PC with a low level of protection.

Which system to choose in the end

Recently, system developers have done a great job of improving OS versions. Of course, the minimum market share and popularity will be occupied by MacOS, since it is a relatively new product. According to the characteristics, it is not inferior to Windows and Linux. If this product will be in great demand in the future, MacOS may soon become a sales leader.

Linux is a great system for office PCs and for computers that are used for programming and administration. They have high performance, are as safe and reliable as possible in use, but they are too narrow-profile, because these "OSes" are not widely used.

Windows is the undisputed winner in almost every respect among its competitors, and the popularity of the product is understandable. For modern computers, it is Windows that will be the optimal OS, everyone chooses the version on their own. It depends on the user which OS to install - if a computer is needed for work, it is better to install Linux, if for games - Windows. It is necessary to determine all the parameters that you want to receive to a greater extent from the OS - and in this case, you can make the right and informed choice!

According to Roskomstat, Windows has 84% ​​of popularity among Russian users of personal computers. Linux is ahead of MacOS by 3% - 9% versus 6%. This will change if there are strong reasons for attractiveness among users, and system developers are constantly working in this area.

Traditionally, at the beginning of each month, analytical and research companies publish updated statistics on the use of operating systems so that they can assess the latest changes in the market. This is the first cut of statistics for 2018.

NetMarketShare: Windows 10 could be the world's most popular PC OS

Updated NetMarketShare data for January 2018 shows that in terms of global market share, Windows 10 is seriously close to Windows 7. There is still a high probability that castling may occur in the second half of the year.

In January 2018, the share of Windows 10 increased from 32.93% to 34.29%, while the share of Windows 7 decreased from 43.08% to 42.39%. Thus, the gap between the two most popular operating systems for computers is only 8.1%. Recall that in December 2017, the difference between the shares of fixed assets was 10.15%.

Other versions of Windows are significantly inferior to the leaders. For example, Windows 8.1 is installed on only 5.56% of computers. The share of Windows XP in January decreased from 5.18% to 4.05%. One of the reasons for the decline could be the Meltdown and Specter vulnerabilities.

The market share of macOS 10.13 is 4.46%, and the Linux audience as a percentage is 1.31%. Overall, Windows is still the preferred choice among personal computer users. The overall share of Windows systems is 87.79%, followed by MacOS and Linux with 9.95% and 1.93% respectively.

Statcounter: Windows 10 has surpassed Windows 7

New analytical data from Statcounter for January brought a surprise - Windows 10 was still able to surpass Windows 7. If back in December the gap between the two operating systems was 0.2% in favor of Windows 7, then in January the “seven” is inferior to the “ten” by almost a whole percentage - 0.96%. The share of Windows 10 is 42.79% and the share of Windows 7 is 41.83%. Will Windows 10 be able to maintain its leading position, or will Windows 7 resist desperately? We'll find out in the coming months.

Other Windows operating systems lost part of their share in January. The audience of Windows 8.1 decreased from 9.16% to 8.73%, Windows XP - from 3.6% to 3.37%, and Windows 8 - from 2.86% to 2.44%.

These data reflect global trends. It is noteworthy that if you look at the regional statistics for the Russian Federation, then Windows 7 is confidently on the first line. Its share is 50.47% versus 32.38% for Windows 10.

AdDuplex: Version 1709 works on 3 out of 4 Windows 10 PCs

Microsoft recently announced that the rollout of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has ended, which means all devices running previous versions of Windows 10 can get the latest release.

As statistics show, users are very willing to switch to the Fall Creators Update - the audience of the new version is growing rapidly.

As of the end of January 2018, the share of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (version 1709) is 74.3%. The closest pursuer is the Creators Update (version 1703), the previous version of Windows 10 is preferred by 17.2% of users. This means that 3 out of 4 Windows 10 PCs have the latest version of the operating system installed. AdDuplex believes that this is a significant achievement for Microsoft, given the sometimes aggressive methods of promoting the system.

Another piece of good news is the significant decline in the Anniversary Update (version 1607) share. Recall that support for this version of Windows 10 will be completed soon. The number of users of the January version decreased from 10.5% to 6.6%.

Microsoft is now gearing up to release another major update for Windows 10, codenamed Redstone 4, but without a final name yet. The update should be completed in March, with an official release scheduled for April.

Windows 7 is losing ground on Steam

New analytics from Valve, the developer of the gaming platform Steam, shows that Windows 10 is growing again, and Windows 7 is rapidly losing its audience among gamers.

In the first month of 2018, the 64-bit version of Windows 7 lost 12.11% of its market share. At the same time, the share of Windows 10 grew by 10.63%. At this point, Windows 7 still holds the lead with 56.69%, but Microsoft's latest operating system is getting closer at 35.40%.

32-bit versions of these systems are not popular among gamers. 32-bit Windows 7 and Windows 10 are installed on 1.50% and 0.29% of Steam users' PCs, respectively.

Recall that earlier Windows 10 was already able to bypass Windows 7 in the Steam ratings. However, the G7 has regained the lead due to an influx of users from China driven by the rapid popularity of new games such as PUBG.

Now everything is back in place. Logically, Windows 10 should overtake Windows 7 again in February or the next couple of months.

The growth of Windows 10 can also be attributed to the end of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update rollout campaign. The release of the next major feature update, codenamed Redstone 4, should also make it easier to grow your audience.

In general, in January, the share of Windows systems in Steam decreased by 0.48% and amounted to 97.76%, while MacOS from Apple increased its audience by 0.42% to 1.84%. Linux also added 0.15% to 0.41%.

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Their list has increased greatly even over the past 5 years, especially due to the growth in the number of mobile devices. What are their features, how do they differ, what are their advantages and disadvantages?

System classification

They differ from each other in various parameters, in particular, in the distribution of functions between computers. Classes of operating systems and networks themselves are:

• peer-to-peer;
• dual-rank (have dedicated servers).

There are computers that provide their resources to others. In this case, they act as a network server. The other one is their client. Computers can perform one or the other function, or combine them together. must meet the needs of the buyer.

List of the most demanded systems

What are the most popular operating systems among users? The list looks like this:

• Windows.
• macOS.
• Android.
• Ubuntu.
• Linux and others.

There are also less popular ones. For example, Fedora or Back Track. But they are common in a rather narrow environment of specialists.

How to choose?

Users have different criteria. This is primarily the ease of use and the capabilities of operating systems. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. For one, the functionality is important, for the second - the interface, for the third - the guarantee of the safety of personal data. Operating systems for PCs, which are longer than those designed for mobile devices, differ from the latter in their requirements for the machine.

They offer their users a different level of comfort and innovative solutions, the choice is largely determined by the profession of a person.

Windows features

In recent years, new operating systems have appeared. The list of the most popular was supplemented by Android and IOS. However, it is the Windows operating system, as before, that remains the most popular in the world.

It is not only the most popular operating system, but also the most comfortable to use, great for beginners. Schoolchildren, office workers and people of all ages - almost all of them use Windows operating systems. Linux is traditionally used by specialized specialists.

pros

The key advantages of the popularly beloved Windows are the following factors:

• user-friendly interface;
• a large number of high-quality software that can be installed free of charge;
• ease of installation and configuration;
• ease of server administration.

Cons

Most versions of Windows are paid operating systems. The list can be found in open sources. The high cost of software is a key disadvantage of Windows.

Another disadvantage is the instability and vulnerability of the entire OS family to various kinds of malware.

latest version

How much does Windows 10 cost? It all depends on what will be the version - home or professional. In the first case, the cost will be about 6 thousand rubles, and in the second - about 10 thousand rubles.

The last modification, like the previous one, can have a classic interface or the same as the G8, when you can switch icons on the desktop.

Answering with a natural answer to the question of how much Windows 10 costs, with the fact that the cost is considerable, we must warn you: do not rush to worry. After all, the license that is granted to the user does not have a final expiration date. But such software as online games, antiviruses or Office requires regular updates on a paid basis.

By tradition, if you have a previous licensed version of Windows installed on your computer, you can upgrade to the latest version for free.

Previous Windows OS

Despite the release of new software, there are those who are comfortable using the previous ones. Different versions of operating systems have their own advantages. Now, along with the "ten", many continue to use the "eights" and "sevens".

Windows 7 came out back in 2009. It included both developments from the previous Vista and completely new solutions that related to the interface and built-in programs. Some software was excluded - games, applications, a number of technologies and more.

"Seven" has several editions:

• initial;
• home basic;
• home extended;
• corporate;
• professional;
• maximum.

The next version of the operating system - Windows 8 was released in 2012. Its main innovation was the redesigned interface, which was more adapted to work on mobile devices. Today this product of the company is the most sold.

Legacy Versions

There are once popular, but now almost forgotten operating systems. You can start the list of them with Windows 95, it was from this version that many started working with a PC at one time. After it, the equally popular Windows 98 appeared. The next system, Windows 2000, came out at the turn of the millennium and was intended for use on devices with 32-bit processors.

However, Windows XP, which appeared in 2001, found real popularity. She only recently lost her championship to the seventh and eighth versions. For more than 10 years, it was XP that users preferred to install on their computers and laptops.

The next user version was Vista, but its functionality and features, according to experts, were extremely weak, which is why it did not gain popularity.

Other operating systems for computers

However, not everyone uses Windows. There are other operating systems for PCs. Their list includes, in particular, MacOS, Linux Ubuntu and its other modifications. They are mainly used by narrow-profile specialists.

Ubuntu was created on its interface is very similar to the Mac, but the overall style is similar to Windows. Users appreciated the ease of use, stability and the fact that the OS can be obtained for free. They also like the speed of the machine. But Ubuntu also has disadvantages - a small amount of software, games, as well as a complex administration scheme.

MacOS is an operating system developed by Apple for its computers. It is called a premium user product - it has a beautiful design, user-friendly interface and excellent multimedia capabilities. But not everyone can afford this solution, because both the computers themselves and the Apple brand OS, compared to others, are incredibly expensive.

Also for PC, some use Linux. This system is free, stable, equipped with a large amount of built-in software. However, despite all these advantages, it requires high user skills. Therefore, Linux is most often installed by programmers, networkers and other specialists.

Work on mobile devices

As you know, more and more users prefer to use the Internet not from laptops and PCs, but from mobile devices - smartphones and tablets. There are operating systems that are designed specifically for them. The most common are Android and IOS. But Symbian has already lost its former popularity, since its capabilities can no longer cover the needs of users.

In the first place in quantitative terms, by a wide margin, is "Android". After all, if IOS is an OS created specifically for Apple devices, then the second one can work on smartphones and tablets of other brands, for example:

• Samsung.
• Sony.
• Lenovo and others.

"Android" has a user-friendly interface for its users, allows them to use high-quality software in large quantities for free. It is suitable not only for smartphones and tablets, but also for modern smart TVs. Devices based on this OS can be independently reflashed and make changes to their work.

Approximately 10 years ago and earlier, those who used the Internet on mobile phones actively used the Symbian system, which was a joint development of the then leading manufacturers (Nokia, Motorola and others). It works even now, but, compared to IOS and Android, it is not able to cope with the tasks that the current owners of mobile devices set for themselves.

Other operating systems

In addition to common operating systems for computers and mobile devices, there are also less well-known ones, many of which are created like Linux and require a high level of user skills. One such system is Fedora. It is highly stable, practically does not fall in terms of work. You can forever forget about freezes, sudden overloads and other problems.

There are also specific operating systems. For example, back track. This system is free and used by hackers all over the world. Most of the hacks were carried out thanks to Back Track. It was originally optimized to gain unauthorized access to download data from a particular computer.

People who are far from the computer sphere know little about the features of operating systems and their real number. On laptops or computers, they put "Windows", iPhones are equipped with their own software, and on other smartphones or tablets, "Android" is installed by default.

But there are other systems, they are basically not intended for a wide range due to their peculiarities. The choice of one OS or another depends primarily on the tasks that a person sets for himself.