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The Top Ten
Microsoft Windows 7
Windows 7 is the best OS from Microsoft I have ever experienced.. Easy to install.. Crash free.. Fabulous Graphics Support for HQ Games. And more.. Windows Vista is the worst OS from Microsoft..
Very simple to install and better UI also best security. Very good themes.
Less virus detector.. And fabulous display.. Maximum features And many more
I'm techy kind of guy using many different versions of windows since 1986, I pads, android and such. I just purchased a new laptop reinstalled with windows 8 with touch screen and the latest processor. There is not much I can't figure out in a short learning curve. I'm the guy everyone goes and sees at work when having a computer issue, not by trade just by knowledge. I'm trying hard to figure out. Windows 8 but find myself lost and burning way to many hours to learn the system. I currently have my windows 7 disc in hand getting ready to upgrade from windows 8 on this new machine and I say upgrade to windows 7 because windows 8 is a disaster with no real file management system as I know it. Maybe windows 8 is such a drastic change from past operating systems and I'm a relic. Even with the 8.1 update I found it not any better. I had to install an app to bring windows 8 back to a functional operating system, but knowing that it is still in the back ground I will kick it out and bring my ..more
Windows 10
It's fast, It's reliable, It takes full responsibility of every move you do. It is the Windows of the future, It is worth every penny you've spent to buy this because of its features, Design, Speed, Accuracy, Privacy, and Security. If you even hesitated to buy Windows 7, Just buy this OS, Who knows, Maybe in the future some programs you need are only compatible with windows 10.
The future coming OS! There are lots of great features in Windows 10! Some of the great features are combined old start menu + new metro apps, tablet mode, continuum, Cortana, Microsoft Edge, notification center, multitasking desktop and many more.. And there are coming developing technologies which will work with Windows 10 like Microsoft Surface, HoloLens. The best thing is the same OS will work on all platforms whether it is phone, tablet, Xbox, laptop or desktop! All data will be syncing. Transferable data across all platforms! The future is here!
My windows 10 best edition: 1.Pro 2.Pro Education 3.Home 4.Education 5.Pro For Workstations 6.Enterprise.
Over the years, I've used a few different operating systems, with my first being Windows 95, my first home computer being 98, using Mac OS8-10 at schools, using Windows XP, windows 7, and then finally 10. Out of all the os' I've used, 10 has become the best operating system of all. It's easy to use, fast, attentive, responsive, and is the first operating system I've used where I don't worry about crashes or software becoming damaged. It's very attentive to what I need and after using it for years, is the best one I've touched and hope we keep it for longer.
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a mixture of Windows and Macintosh. Looks like mac but shortcut keys is similar to windows. Great work. I love it
They should sell computers with Ubuntu pre-installed! I really like the OS, but the thing that so bad is that it uses java iced tea and not java sun But much better than windows Vista
It really rock me. Windows os gets nothing. Haha sorry to all windows users
Simply a better OS than Windows or Mac. It's faster, more secure, more stable, offers more customization, has less memory overhead, and CHEAPER than either of its competitors. It has the best software license (Open-source for the win! ), and despite what Mac Fanatics will say, Linux really is the ideal environment for high-power computations. (There's a reason most supercomputers run Linux)
Windows XP
The best operating system I have ever used, thanks to Microsoft,
It is best fastest operating system ever. It's better than windows 8
This is the best for me ever seen..
Windows XP is an Operating System That came out in 2001, Mainstream Support ended in 2009, Extend Support Ended in 2014, Full support ended on August 31, 2019.
Android
What about Chrome OS? Not the same as android In a year it will be the number 3 OS
Yeah but chrome does seem to be the most used web browser in the world
Android 4.1 is a fairly stale operating system with great customization options. Fun withgets will light your way into a a very interesting society, where you control everything. I would recommend this operating system in a heartbeat!
Android is definitely the best operating system because it is an upcoming fairly new OS that is very simple and is very safe in the way of virus protection and speed.
You either love it or hate it, I don't love it or hate it so oh well
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Windows 2000
A lot of home users had it even though it was meant for business use. Why? It was very good for its time, while its home equivalent, Windows ME, was as far from stable as you could get. Even though 2000 came first, support for it lasted until Windows 7 became popular. Windows ME support was given the axe by the time Vista came out.
Good Startup sound and menu. Great design. Great Shutdown sound. Yeah that's about it.
one of the best turns in the beginning of the millennium. As easy as Windows 98 but stable as as Windows NT!
Good solid operating system that was the building platform for the much loved Windows XP. More stable than XP though.
Windows 8.1
It is just awesome. It has the start button back, you can boot to the desktop, the start screen can be personalized in more ways with more tile sizes, group naming, more apps and more. The store has apps and a better look. Has a more 'metro' control panel and more. IT IS GOT TO BE THE BEST OS FROM MICROSOFT
A great replacement for those who hate windows 8. It is sure to be a success as it has been seen in the past!, Its preview ain't that much but what is instore is awesome!
It's cool! Microsoft included a new way of personalizing, customizing and searching!. It's free on the web!. Try download it, and experience the 'SMARTEST' version of OS that Microsoft have ever created!. ;-)
Windows 7 end of support in 14 January 2020. And next number 1 windows operating system Windows 8.1
Windows XP Professional
This is all time favorite. None other than Windows XP
Yeah that is true, but it's reliable, and worth it, yeah it is part of 2001 but seriously, it looks modern, but viruses swarm it
Hey it's Really good because it is easy to learn & install & also it fast than other OS
Best hacker-friendly operating system out there. You may say windows 7 is better, but it is that windows 7 is a mix of XP and vista together. So after all, windows XP is best OS, windows related.
Long Live the Legend! One of the best looking and useful operating system which evolved all the way to 14 years of real cool used power! Which Microsoft killed!
Mac OS X Leopard
I just love mac os x leopard
Awesome very simple and reliable better than windows I like it ver
Mac OS X Leopard is a MAJOR leap for Apple. It's very good! The only problem I have with it is that Apple doesn't support it anymore; so I updated to Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Best architectural drafting software for mac. It's almost just like Mac OS X Leopard and best of all, it's not obsolete!
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Arch Linux
A nice and stable Linux OS, it is like a Lego game. You can build around your kernel what you want, without the need of major hacks. Indeed, not desirable for beginners, but also not so unstable and complicated like Gentoo. I was trying Ubuntu, Mint, Fedora, Gentoo, Suse and Arch - Arch was the winner for me. I hesitated between Arch and Gentoo a time, but finally found Arch repos more consistent and up to date
Arch/parabola is literally the most personalised and lightweight OS possible. And it's free software.
Other OS' customizability pale in comparison to Arch Linux's customizability; you only have to install what you need, making it the most versatile modern operating systems you can run. Pacman provides a fantastic experience for installing applications without the need to scour the internet in search of a download. The likelihood of getting a virus on linux is practically nonexistent, and Arch Linux can run lightning fast. The OS is also updated frequently via a rolling release, and the process of updating one's system is quite unobtrusive.
The rolling release strategy is very important.
The Contenders
Windows 95
The truning point from Windows 3.11 and 3.0 which were for a long time!
Hell yes, what happened to the original windows? The start menu was the best invention ever by Microsoft and they took it away in windows 8, I mean I'm a computer tech and ill be doing something in windows 8 and hit some random key that brings up that dumb ass tile crap. I Despise windows 8, almost as much as I hate Vista and Windows Millennium Edition
The first ever operating system in the Windows series to introduce a simple but very useful and working component called the Start Menu of the Windows operating system, now ridden of and put into damnation by Windows 8..
Win 95 Plus version was so cool. By far, simplest and most crash resistant OS for me.. (or maybe I learnt too much after that! )
Macintosh OSX
By far one of the easiest operating systems to learn for a complete beginner (although switching from windows has a slight learning curve). Ideal for the artist and everyday user, the Mac OS is a personal favourite. The fact that it's unix based makes it quite similar to linux with very similar terminal commands. The only downside to Mac OS is the small range of games and the high price of the Macintosh computer required to run Mac OS X
Unfair to classify OSX as a single stand-alone OS and compare it to Windows as a long list of very different systems from 3.1 to whatever they're doing this week. OSX is a variant of Unix based on FreeBSD which is in turn based on BSD that predates MSDOS by a decade (~) by my recollection. Microsoft should join the rest of the world and help create a unified OS core such that each variant merely offers their own 'flavoured' shell. Windows was nothing but a menu system for MSDOS. A Unified system would solve many of the problems of writing code for all computers to use.
Yea the whole reason why macs never get viruses is because hackers don't see any profit in hacking a mac, even though macs arc is 64bit or higher currently pc's hold the market shares in the US, thus being hackers will see profit in hacking a pc and get more enjoyment out of it rather than trying to waste time on a mac, and wit a pc you can do a hell of a lot more than just a mac where you can only do graphic arts, music design, and so forth, and not even good enough to run games on it, oh yea another thing bout macs is that the os is pretty much locked and simplyfied where there's rly no probs with the mac osx and if there ever is any probs that the user experiences they always run to the apple store because they don't know squat on how to resolve the issue, when pc users can fix issues on their own and not have to run to the apple store for help. So yea I think the numerical order of os'es should remain the same currently.
Em, with respect, the person who wrote the paragraph staring 'Yea the whole reason why macs never get viruses.. ' knows nothing at all about Macs. As someone who has been using them for over 25 years (alongside Windows and Linux) I DO! So, you can only do 'graphic arts, music, design and so forth..'? Actually these days you can do whatever you want on a Mac and in a far simpler, more logical way than you can in Windows. And faster. This person is living in the past and has obviously not used a Mac recently. You CAN play games on them brilliantly! Or perhaps I am imagining that? As for users having to 'run to the Apple Store because they don't know squat on how to resolve the issue', that's totally inaccurate as well. I fix all my Macs if they go wrong (which they hardly ever do). I still have a 16 year old Bondi iMac that runs OS X and has never caused me a day's trouble. A bit slow now, of course, but my point is I've never had a Windows machine for ..more
Windows 98
better for home and gaming on at home but even better than windows 95 on the internet!
It is the operating system that brought revolution. Introduced cursor, graphics and the gaming system. It is without a doubt the best operating system there is. So my vote goes to windows 98
No it didn't introduce the cursor, for one. Also, it was really Windows 3 that bought the revolution, in terms of making Microsoft known.
Windows 98 is epic because it is fast. It's faster than my laptop running Windows 7. It runs Office Word well, and it can run many powerful and great games.
A basic OS that gets stuff done without a load of eyecandy. I prefer that in an OS. If it was interlaced with NT type security, it would most likely be the best OS you could use. Microsoft forgot how to built a good, functional OS that just works without a bunch of goofy features and complicated menus.
FreeBSD
One of the absolute best Operating Systems. It just works no matter the load. In the runnings now also is an illumos based OS called OmniOS
The most stable Unix variant compared to RedHat and Solaris (quite good too).
Has only improved over the years.
This one just works
Mac OS X Lion
Most stable, powerful, and intuitive interface in the world. Smartest computer, easiest to use, and just the best around. Nothing beats good ol' Apple!
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My dream os go for it
It's the best OS I've ever used Tried ubuntu, red hat and all versions from Microsoft
Slackware
Linux for non-dummies. Climbing the learning curve to get it running forces you to know Linux from the inside out and to know Linux 100 times better than most people.
Awesome and really makes mind to work
hardcore mode
It is easy if you know it!
Microsoft Windows 3.1
The last Windows which didn't claim it's more than what it really was: a fancy toy. Lack of applications, crashes, loads of viruses, bugs, no real support, waiting years for device drivers.. Win 3.1 was the most perfect reason to create Linux!
This where it started, true you had to upgrade Windows and DOS separately but you had fewer crashes and was easier repair, Win 95 and 98 weren't bad then we got xp through 8.1 with each getting more and more bloated requiring huge amounts of RAM just for the OS.
The Legend on DOS computers which made it easier to use!
Very straight forward, and simple to use.
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Chromium OS
This is for internet only, it is not recommended when you use to play games, you can play but in browser games only
You can only access the internet. But that good for browser gamers!
Can't run it on my 64 bit but looks good, fast, secure and crash free. Also chromium is better than chrome.
At least it’s not chrome os
Windows 8
This is lovely This is friendly This is fastest This is best All at once it must be on top
Fastest Microsoft operating system yet. It has more security features and adds an extra twist and extra compatibility to Windows.
It is nice..
Windows 10 sucks, why is it above this? I have one of this and Windows 8 is a good os to use. It's touch-screen friendly, and it's menu is amazing! Windows 10 just ruins Windows 8 by making their menu awful, and make everyone hate Windows 8 for no reason.
Windows 10 is a return to form for the OS, and Windows 8 did nothing but remove a bunch of stuff and ruin the Start Menu.
Windows Vista
Amazing operating system. Most people who used Vista and hated it were using it on underpowered computers. If you use it on adequate hardware that can take advantage of Vista's features, it's an amazing experience. Vista was also very important; it created the path for other, newer version of Windows, many pieces of the path still seen to this day. 7, which is #1 of course, would be very different without Vista. Vista is also quite stable and can perform very well, on adequate hardware. With Service Pack 2, it became a great replacement for XP, and an awesome OS in general. Unfortunately, it was slammed by critics and techies when it first came out, for good reason. It ran slow on most hardware, it was buggy and was overblown with features. Things were patched and streamlined, and in the end, it became a great OS for just about anything. All in all, Windows Vista is an amazing operating system that was sabotaged by a mediocre launch. I would definitely give this ..more
Piece of garbage, I believe someone was stoned when they approved this production
People only truly had problems with Vista is because it was before it's time, if Windows 7, 8, or 10 came out at the time a lot of the issues people faced with Vista would still be there. Either way Vista still crushes every other windows aesthetically, bad or not.
Well Windows Vista may be somewhat outdated, it runs good and is more user friendly then Windows 8.
Mac OS X Mountain Lion
More stable, more reliable than XP, and fun too. So far the best system I have tried. I liked Snow Leopard but this is a definite upgrade. Using Mountain lion with Parallels for Windows applications is smooth as silk.
I tried all of the top ten right now and mountain lion is the best, there is this bootcamp feature and you can install any operating system that you want, but you must make a second mac you can do that using disk utility. (if you want mac and the other OS
It's pretty good OS. I'm using it and I don't have any problems
Although I like OS X Mavericks better it was a great leap from lion which was definitely necessary or OS X Mavericks wouldn't be here.
Linux
Is free why is not a true os
Linux isn't an operating system. It's a kernel that powers hundreds of distros like Ubuntu, Debian, and Arch.
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The kernel that powers Android, Ubuntu, and ChromeOS. The OS that powers 99% of the internet. The OS that powers space missions. The kernel that powers military equipment. That's Linux. Compact, versatile, reliable, user-friendly.
My vote is for linux
GM-NAA I/O
The World's first OS which came out in 1956
DOS
Ah the Disk Operating System legend which was a simple yet effecting command line OS!
If you don't know why, you won't understand why. But I'll just say this: It set the non-unix standard for all personal computers since the eighties.. And is still embedded to some degree, in almost all of the OS's in use to this date. Those who love sheer computing power, are not swept away with interface graphic B.S. and.. REALLY know how to use it.. Realize that among robust light-weight OSs, NOTHING else has come close to matching it! (Or lasted as long! )
No OS mesh with DOS. Everything can be done through this.. God for hackers.
It is the ultimate OS for hacking, programing and windows was made on it on the first place!
iOS X
This is not even a real OS!
Not in the world this wasn't invented
Where the hell am I going to see this
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The official name of that OS is iOS 10. OS X is on Mac, which certainly does not use iOS. - KalloFox34