Which is the best OS  windows ,mac or linux?
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Depends on your how advanced you are, and how much control are you willing to take, I myself, prefer anything that's opensource so I can mess around right now I am using this one free BSD I found it's pretty fast, and reliable, it doesn't look all that great but who cares.
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Macs are better for everything other than gaming.  OSX is more stable and reliable than Windows.  Macs aren't prone to viruses, spyware, adware, malware, etc.
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Get the best Mac you can for your budget.  The MacBook should be sufficient for what you need.\n\nBut if you think the Mac is less vulnerable to spyware or viruses its just a matter of time.  If you carelessly surf and don't protect your machine, then the same thing will happen.  Windows is more vulnerable because it has such a larger audience for users and potential damage than Mac.  But there were major virus outbreaks a couple of weeks ago aimed at the Mac as well.
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Mac's in general are more stable then windows that's for sure!! OS x is an excellent OS.
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Two different operating systems, simply.  Microsoft is better in terms of easy to find software and hardware.  Mac is supposed to be slightly more reliable and efficient.
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UNIX and LINUX are operating systems the same as Windows, MAC and DOS.  UNIX is usually reserved for PA-RISC or ITANIUM processors in high end servers.  LINUX is an open source version of UNIX.
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I definitely prefer Mac OS X over Windows. It is more stable, has virtually no viruses or spyware and more pleasant to use.
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Dell if you wanna use windows \nand apple if not
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I suggest reading what others have to say about the best desktop versions of linux.  See here http://www.linuxboards.org/showthread.php?t=1542
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is it a windows? because windows suck. macs are much better.
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Windows beats Mac 100%!
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If you like Windows at all, you'll love the Mac OS as soon as you get used to the differences. Give it about three weeks and you'll never want to go back to Windows. \n\nMicrosoft Office is considered by many to be better on the Mac than the PC version. \n\nOut of the box, Mac's can print directly to PDF files and view them with Preview or use Adobe Reader, so Mac PDF support is better than on the PC.\n\nI'm not sure about SPSS, but if you do need to run Windows applications, you can boot into Windows on the new Intel Macs (Bootcamp) or run Windows from within OS X using Parallels.\n\nHere's a good place to go with Mac questions:\nhttp://forums.macosxhints.com/
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Mac.\n\nGraphic applications are better set up for mac use and the mac handles them better too. Plus, you'll find that font usage is far superior and intuitive on a mac. It's also fundamentally more stable than PC - especially OSX.\n\nI have used a mac since about 1989 and have a PC at home. Whilst my pc is far faster for most things including games, my mac is much more reliable from a graphics perspective.
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Tiger is very cool  Unfortuately, a computer designed for Windows will not recognize the Mac OS.   Sorry.  \n\nThe opposite is not true, however.  You can easily install Windows on any of the new Mac computers, through an included program on the Mac called Boot Camp.  But while Macs will run both Mac OS and Windows, Windows boxes will not run the Mac OS.  \n\nGood luck!!
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For the average user, especially for corporate compatibility, Microsoft OS is the best choice. For the "power" home user or corporate power user, Linux (probably Red Hat, see RedHat.com) is the best choice. There are very good alternatives, these days, to MS product choices that are, for the most part, very compatible (see OpenOffice.org) and free. Linux now offers the stability, useability, and flexibility not found in any OS brought to market by MS. I'm not, however, "bashing" Windows - it is a good product for the average consumer. For linux, I strongly recommend Red Hat -- mostly because I am a RHCT ;) but they do have a strong corporate / support offering.
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I think windows has more features but if you only use your computer for the internet then macs are better because they don't get viruses.
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It really depends on what you want to do with your computer. If you create media, such as music, graphics, or typography, I strongly recommend a Macintosh. The latest Macintosh computers with Intel chips can run Windows directly, so you can get the best of both worlds. One of the best things about the Mac OS is it doesn't get viruses! Windows is very prone to allowing viruses into your system and files. Wintel machines are usually cheaper, though! I've used Macs since 1985 and every time I work for a client or employer who uses Windows, I wish I could bring my own computer in. Most Mac users are great fans, though. If you want more information about people who have switched from PCs to Macs and why, see the Apple web site.