The amount of people who use computers has grown drastically over the past couple of decades. Twenty years ago, it was somewhat uncommon to find a computer within a private residence. However, now, just about every middle-class home has at least one computer, while many have multiple.
Through this growth, software developers have thrived in creating various applications that we depend on while using the computer. The most important of these software applications is the operating system in which the entire computer functions. Below are some of the most widely used operating systems.
Windows
Most people are familiar with Microsoft and their Windows operating system. While there is much more of a competitive market now compared to a decade ago, Windows is still a dominant entity in the operating system industry. Due to this fact, software developers place an emphasis on ensuring their software is compatible with Windows-based systems over others.
MAC OS
MAC OS is the operating system developed by Apple, and thus used on their products. This operating system is becoming more popular as more people are preferring MACs over Windows computers. However, one drawback still exists that pertains to the lack of software available to MACs when compared to Windows-based systems. While in fact many software developers place an emphasis on creating multiple versions of their software for multiple operating systems, online interfaces such as those used in online college courses are still incompatible on a MAC occasionally.
Linux
Linux is an open-source operating system that is mostly popular among people who are technology proficient. It has a small but loyal following.
