The most important thing when we are going to spend hours in front of the computer working (or hanging out) is to feel comfortable with the operating system, the programs and, of course, the performance. And although Windows is the most widespread and used operating system, surely more than once we have heard about other platforms such as Mac and its macOS system, or Linux, the OpenSource alternative, which many claim to be superior to Windows, especially for work . Is this really so?
We cannot deny that each operating system will have its advantages and disadvantages . Each system is designed for a specific group of users. That does not mean that if we choose a system we will not be able to do some things. Everything we can do with a specific system we can do with any other, although what changes is the ease with which we can do it, and the performance that we will obtain from it.
Windows is the most widely used operating system in the world. And if in the middle of 2021 it continues to be so, it is that it is better than the other alternatives that exist in the market. Let’s see what are the strongest pillars of the Microsoft system.
99% of the software is programmed for Windows
The first advantage of Microsoft’s operating system over the others is found in the variety of programs that we can find for this system. Most developers create their programs for the Microsoft system mainly because it is where they are going to get the most public, being the majority system.
Except for very specific cases (such as programs created by Apple, such as Final Cut), practically any professional software that we have to use will be for Windows. And, if it is not, we are sure that we will find a great alternative to it, both paid and free.
Windows: the best platform to play
Like software, Microsoft’s operating system is superior to all others when it comes to games . And not only because 99.9% of the games come out for this operating system, but because it has the best technologies (such as DirectX) to play, technologies that most games use and that without them they do not work (or they do not do the same) .
In addition, hardware manufacturers (such as graphics developers) are the ones who bother the most to squeeze their performance to the maximum, and optimize them for the latest games to hit the market.
Windows has a “Linux” hidden in it
What if we need to use Linux commands or tools? It is not necessary to install a distro on our PC. If this is the case, it is enough to enable the Windows Subsystem for Linux and we will be able to enjoy a complete Linux (yes, without a graphical interface at the moment) within Windows. The WSL subsystem is capable of fully interacting with our entire system. It’s like having two operating systems in one.
It does not tie us to a specific type of hardware
macOS is a very attractive system for users. But its main limitation is that it only works on Apple computers. That means that to use this system we will have to spend more than 1000 euros on hardware that is not worth it just to be able to use macOS. Windows (like Linux) does not have any hardware limitations .
We can install and use this system on any laptop or PC that we buy, mount or operate as we want. Also, we can use a greater number of peripherals without OS limitations.
Intermediate freedom for all types of users
Windows is a much more open operating system than macOS, but less so than Linux . This puts you somewhere between an open system like Linux (which is more complicated and where it is easier to screw up and do something wrong) and macOS (where we can barely do anything in the operating system). In this way, we are facing a system in which we will obtain freedom and access to functions, features and files that we really need, neither more nor less.
This way we will have the perfect balance between freedom and security.
