#Linux vs mac os x windows#
The Mac might enjoy a smaller installed base than Windows does, meaning there’s less of the monoculture effect and less of a lure for malicious hackers, but Linux blows them both away when it comes to security.įirst is the question of permissions: Linux users are not automatically given administrator privileges on their computers, meaning that viruses and malware don’t automatically have access to everything in the proverbial “castle.” So, when a computer is compromised, the most the malware can typically do is trash the user’s local files and programs. If you’re trying to decide on a platform for your business, these factors are worth keeping in mind. Whatever your own personal beliefs, though, there’s no denying that there are certain things Linux clearly does better than Mac OS X. Though certainly a minority, Mac fans are passionate and vocal enough to make it clear that Apple must be doing something right–whether that “something” has anything to do with the technology or not.Īs an outspoken fan of Linux, I’ll make no bones about where my preference lies–and that I think the success of the Mac is mostly a matter of marketing. Were it not for Windows’ long-standing installed base and overwhelming market dominance, it seems unlikely that anyone would argue seriously for the merit of the operating system, plagued as it is by high prices, security problems and vendor lock-in.Īpple OS X, however, is another matter.
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