Mac OS X
Windows is an operating system developed by Microsoft. Apple makes Macintosh computers that run Apple's own Mac OS X operating system but can also run the Windows operating system.
Modern Apple computers are referenced to as Mac computers or Macintosh computers
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Modern Apple computers are referenced to as Mac computers or Macintosh computers
Apple's Macintosh computers use Apple's operating system known as OSX. The current version is OSX 10.8.#. Macintosh computers can also run the Windows and Linux operating systems, but those systems are not included in the purchase of the computer.
Personal computer line developed and distributed by Apple, Inc. Macintosh computers have a specialized operating system, which differentiates from Microsoft's Windows operating system. McIntosh is also a last name and a kind of apple.
Mac OS
No. Apple computers use two main OS systems depending on the CPU. These systems are called iOS and OSX. Macintosh is a brand name used for some Apple computers. A Macintosh, a Mac, And a MacBook Pro all use OSX. The iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPads all use iOS. iPod classics use a different OS called Pixo OS.
Mac OS
Apple's Mac OS X is legally only used on Apple Macintosh computers.
Macintosh is a brand name for a range of computers it does not have a CEO. Macintosh computers are made by Apple Inc. and their CEO is Steve Jobs.
Apple's iChat software only works with their Macintosh computers and is not available for computers running the Windows operating system.