LeftyGuitar Posted Thursday at 09:06 PM Report Posted Thursday at 09:06 PM Hi all, I'm going to give a brief overview of operating systems and the the three main ones used today. There are actually a handful of Operating systems out there. However you have probably heard of these, Windows OS, MacOS and GNU/Linux. Note OS is often short for operating system when it comes to computing. Keep in mind this is just a basic overview of Operating Systems. When you turn on your computer, the BIOS does a basic check and makes sure your computer components are all good, then it will boot into the OS. Usually the bootable device will be the HDD/SSD. Windows - Probably the best known OS. Its often pre-installed on prebuilt computers. The newest version of Windows at this time of writing is Windows 11. Windows originally started as a GUI for DOS(Disk Operating System). It is probably the easiest OS to use. Of course it is not without is problems. It has gotten better with its security issues over time. MacOS/OSX - Apple's OS for Mac based systems. I don't have much experience with it as I've never really used a mac. Haven't used an Apple computer since the Apple II back in elementary school. If anyone has more to add, feel free. GNU/Linux - Do you want full control over your OS? Well Linux may be for you, its fully open source and you can cusotmize it to your heart's content. Linux is often offered in formats called distros, each one has their own unique take on the Linux formula. Some are easier to learn/use than others, while others give you more control over your computer. Linux Mint is a popular choice for newcomers to Linux. 2
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