Linux

The Linux operating system is developed on a kernel based on Unix. It is known as one of the
most secure platforms, yet Linux is often viewed as more complex. Linux is the result of an
open-source project, allowing users and developers to access the source code for free.
Because it requires less hardware, Linux is capable of providing exceptional performance
even on a smaller hard disk. Large communities of users exist for this system, constantly
contributing to the code and making improvements. The server-based concept of Linux has
resulted in fewer home users and a lack of multimedia support for the system.

 No other popular operating system is more stable and reliable than Linux with
preventing from crash , hangs or lost data etc.
 A high performance computing platform. Linux can manipulate blazingly to load and
run other popular operating systems. With extensive memory and a fast CPU, Linux
goes with anything Microsoft or other vendors offer.

 Multitasking: Several programs running at the same time.

 Multiuser: Several users on the same machine at the same time
 Multiplatform: Runs on many different CPUs, not just Intel.
 Multiprocessor: SMP support is available on the Intel and SPARC platforms (with
work currently in progress on other platforms), and Linux is used in several loosely-
coupled MP applications, including Beowulf systems .
 Multithreading: Has native kernel support for multiple independent threads of control
within a single process memory space.
 It runs in protected mode on the 386. And has memory protection between processes,
so that one program can't bring the whole system down. It is mostly compatible with
POSIX, System V, and BSD at the source level.

Mac OS X

 Mac OS X is Apple's trademark operating system software for their line of Macintosh
computers. The system was based in part on Unix and mimics it's format with the
administrative controls. Mac OS X software requires a low level of maintenance with
fewer occurrences of computers worms, viruses and spyware. The Apple operating
system does have some disadvantages, primarily in regard to software and hardware
compatibility.

 One key idea of the Guidelines is that things stay where you put them. Documents,
directories, and other objects have persistent locations on the desktop that the system
doesn't mess with, and the desktop context persists through reboots.
 The Macintosh's unifying idea is so strong that most of the other design choices we
discussed above are either forced by it or invisible.
 All programs have GUIs. MacOS also has strong support for isolating application metadata
like menu structures from the engine code.
  The design of the operating system encourages a relatively clean separation between
application engine and GUI interface.
 The incremental cost of becoming a developer, assuming you have a Macintosh already, has
never been high. Thus, despite rather complex interfaces, the Mac developed a strong
hobbyist culture early on

Windows
The Microsoft Windows operating system is the most popular choice and currently has a
stronghold over the market. This platform has made significant advancements from version
1.0 all the way to the new 7 system. The Windows system is highly compatible, feature-rich
and has a much larger selection of software applications. Unlike the Linux kernel, Windows is
proprietary software and tends to be more expensive than others. Despite widespread
usage, Windows has been heavily associated with the term "insecure" as a number of
security vulnerabilities have made it the most targeted system.

 Running several programs simultaneously: Window also allow you to run multiple
programs at once. If you are just getting started with computers , this feature may
seem of limited value.
 Switching between open applications: If you are using Windows, you can easily open
your spreadsheet program and find the necessary information without leaving your
word processing program.When you are done a single mouse click or keystroke will
take you back to your word prcessing document and you can pick up exactly where
you left off.
 Multitasking: Windows not only allow you to open two or more programs at once , it
allows you to carry out work in both programs simultaneously. For example if you
need to perform a time-consuming task in one program such as copying a large file
form the internet, you simply start the process and then switch to a different program.
The first task will continue unattented while you work in the second.
 The windows clipboard: Windows also includes a feature known as clipboard that lets
you easily copy or move data from one program to another and you can do this using
the same Cut , Copy and Paste commands in almost all windows programs.

DOS
DOS (Disk Operating System) gained a reputation by supporting operating systems
developed by IBM and Windows. DOS was prominent in the industry up until support was
terminated for Windows ME. Though it's not as sophisticated as modern systems, DOS offers
many advantages to the user. This system is very stable and rarely endures crashes. It can
display content on an arcade monitor without the aid of special hardware and the use of
batch files offer a high degree of customization. While the system is still used, DOS has
become more difficult to manage as support is limited.