7 reasons why we are still using Windows
Vindovs / / December 19, 2019
Times change.
If not so long ago, the operating systems of the Windows family was virtually no alternative today to use Microsoft products for many already highly questionable. Mac had already ceased to be an exotic curiosity, of Ubuntu really became friendly system, an innovative ChromeOS is gradually mastering the laptops, and Android is quite able to make his debut as a desktop system. And yet, the majority of users to computers is still the first, second or third system is present Windows. Why and what for?
cost of
In Windows, the cost of the plan udelyvaet its competitors apple with a crushing score. At that time, both the MacBook Pro prices start at around $ 999, a laptop with Windows, you can buy, from $ 300. Yes, it will be quite a different experience and equipment, but the machine will work quite regularly and perform most routine tasks. These cheap devices make it possible to afford a computer for people who otherwise would never have done so.
component Selection
At that time, as Apple offers only a few configurations to choose from, in the Windows world, you can choose any accessories to your liking. You can gather lowly typewriter with a screen and can - ultramoschnuyu gaming station. You can get a desktop PC or laptop with any combination of processor, memory, storage, graphics and so on. And you'll know for sure that each selected component will start and operate correctly, it is a big problem, for example, on Linux.
Software
Over the years, Windows dominance, a huge library of programs was created for this platform. Experts say more than four million items. Whatever the task in front of you was not, you're bound to find one or five or ten programs to address it. Some of these applications are unique and are not represented on other platforms.
Though I have a long history of Ubuntu, and do not feel any inconvenience from this, you can still to recognize that the diversity and quality of free software in order inferior Windows.
backward compatibility
Microsoft does a great job of maintaining the continuity of the entire line of Windows. It is likely that the old program was released back in the prehistoric era of Windows 95, the same way will work on the latest version of the system. In some cases, it is important, and the like can not boast of more than no system.
Games, games, games
With each new generation of game consoles, renewed predictions about the imminent death of PC as a gaming platform, but it is still very much alive. Almost all noteworthy games come out for Windows, and the comfort of the game on the computer sometimes even superior to the console. In this sense, any Mac, nor any of the Linux distributions may not make Windows absolutely no competition. It is therefore not surprising that even the most ardent opponents of Microsoft somewhere in the corner of the hard drive for Windows lurking night tank battles.
openness
Windows still is an open platform for developers and users. As a developer, you can develop and distribute your program without anyone's permission. You do not need to download it to some central repository and then wait for approval. As a user, you can install any program, without having to worry about what the program is prohibited or is not available in your country.
Compatibility
Windows is the standard. Therefore, any equipment in any way interact with computers is guaranteed to work with Windows. So, no matter how exotic the printer, camera, scanner, or you did not buy a vacuum cleaner, complete will be the drivers for the PC. But whether to have your purchase of a Linux or Mac will be able to - it's a big question, which should take care in advance.
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As you can see, Windows has a lot up its sleeve trumps, and, although in recent years the company and grasped a series of setbacks, talk about it to write off the scrap is too early. Although I personally gravitate more to the free operating system, not to recognize that would be silly.
And what do you think? Will Microsoft be able to keep their superiority or will soon be put out of its star?