Mac vs Windows

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 Mac vs Windows

Mac and Windows dominate to world of Computers. However, windows have a market share of 77% to 85% whereas Apple’s Mac has a market share of 9% to 13%. 



Let’s compare which one is better. We will divide the Comparison in these 5 parts:

a. Developer and History.

 b. Operating System.

 c. Security. 

 d. Software.

 e. Gaming 


1. Developer and History:   

 Windows: 

Developed by Microsoft, Windows was introduced in the year 1985. The operating System was named Windows 1.0. After which Microsoft corporation worked on improving and enhancing the user experience as well as the OS. In the past 35 years we have seen 9 major versions, the latest is Windows 10 released in 2015  


Mac OS: 

Developed by Apple, Mac OS was released in 1984 called Macintosh. Later on different and improvised version were released into the “Macintosh Family” an Apple’s family of Operating Systems! Mac OS was releases in 2001 and the latest version in MacOS Catalina (10:15) releases in 2019. 


2. Operating system:

 Windows: 

Windows OS can run on many different hardware. Windows has a very easy to use GUI (Graphical User Interface). The operating system has very useful tools developed by Microsoft, which will be discussed under Software section. Windows pc come installed with the latest version i.e. Windows 10.  

 Mac: 


Apple develops its own Computers no one else has the right to do so. Which is a plus sign. Apple has a low market share, but it has a loyal userbase and Apple develops everything so that their user doesn’t need any third-party applications. The operating system is also easy to use and has a clean GUI (Graphical User Interface).  

3. Software: 

Windows:

 Microsoft offers a software package called Microsoft Office. Almost everything is covered within it. Along with the software’s offered by Microsoft, it’s quite easy to download and use third party applications/software’s. There is a Microsoft Store where we can download applications for our Desktop. 

Mac: 

The majority of the software available are developed by Apple itself. It is said that there is no need for any third party application. One of the reason why Apple prefers to develop every software on its own is that compared to Windows third party software/applications do not work up to the mark on a Mac. 


4. Security: 

  •  In terms of security Mac has an edge over Windows. Over the years Windows have been succumbed to a lot of malware compared to Mac. However, it is also reported that major reason is because of the download of software from unreliable sources by the users.  
  • In 2000’s adware, Malware and viruses were reported on windows and as said earlier, this was due to the users, downloading softwares/applications from unreliable sources.
  • On the other hand, Mac has a clean history compared to Windows. But there has been instance where vulnerabilities were found in Mac as well.
  • Expert say, since the majority of the market is dominated by windows, hackers develop software/malware keeping the focus on Windows OS. However, with the increasing market share of Mac, Malware and Viruses are causing trouble for users as well. 
  • It’s important for us to be aware, blaming the OS isn’t the right thing. However, companies should try their best to avoid any mis happening. These two companies are doing it well.   

5. Price:

  •  It is one of the most talked about difference between Mac and Windows pc.
  • In general, Mac PC costs more compared to Windows. It starts from around $1000. For Windows there are different hardware developed by different companies. Whereas Apple develops its own PC and is known for using high-end components. 
  •  Microsoft also develops its own PC. Companies like, Dell, HP, Asus etc are few leading corporations who develop windows PC. The cost depends on the specifications.

  

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