OPERATING SYSTEM
WINDOWS WHAT IS IT?
WORLD´S MOST USED OP
CHARACTERISTICS
COMPARATION
DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
MAY 2022
Windows is an operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation, which stands out for being a system that has a graphical user interface. It is currently the most used operating system in the world and is used by millions of people. Because of its popularity, most of the programs that are developed are designed to be compatible or optimized for this system.
In 1985 the first version of Windows was released, to compete with apple. Despite its current popularity, the first version was not successful.
Windows 1.0 logo
• Gui: all the information is presented in a graphic interface, so it is easy to use for new users • It has faster boot times, and you can increase boot times with an SSD • Each version of Windows makes it more compatible with any type of hardware. • The requirements to run windows are very low compared to others. • Has a virtual assistant (Cortana), which facilitates voice and text interactions.
The current version of Windows is available in different versions and price ranges, and Most Linux distributions are free. Windows systems are vulnerable to viruses and malwares, but Linux attacks are very rare. In Windows as you use it, the system slows down. but in Linux tends to run very fast 3
ADVANTAGES
All devices could have this operating System that means that Windows was design to be multi-device. Every month New updates are released by Microsoft Though Windows Update You won´t have any problem finding hardware and support Enables cloud synchronization and facilitates access to OneDrive directly from the desktop.
DISADVANTAGES
The Last version of Windows has a lot of bugs. More resources will be needed in every update. Due to its great popularity and use, its security is constantly at risk . It is not economical, it usually has very high prices.
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