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Q: Why the LINUX is free of cost, why window and Mac is not?
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How much is a Mac vs. a Linux?

A Mac is a computer the cost of which varies depending on which model you buy. Linux is an operating system that is free. You can use the Linux operating system on a Mac if required.


What is an alternative to a window?

yes there is mac and there is Linux


What operating system is free WindowsMac or Linux?

Linux is free. Windows and Mac OS X are not


Which operating systems is not owned and licensed by a company?

unix


What does other systems have to offer that Window don't have?

Linux- Free Virus-proof faster more secure Mac- Virus-proof more secure


Free programs for converting MXF to Mov?

FFmpeg (Windows, Mac, Linux) Shutter Encoder (Windows, Mac, Linux) Free HD Video Converter Factory (Windows)


Which of these platforms are free A. WINDOWS B. LINUX C. MAC OSX D. SUN SOLARIS?

Linux The others are proprietary.


Is Mac os x Linux?

Mac OS X is based on BSD, which is similar to Linux. Because of this, it is fairly easy to port programs between the two operating systems. However, the two operating systems are not the same, and programs for one don't work on the other. Linux also uses the X window system, and Mac doesn't, though Mac has a program to support programs that use the X window system. Because of this, Linux programs can be configured to run on Mac OS X with a little elbow grease, but not the other way around.


Can your computer run properly without windows?

instead of windows you can have linux or mac. they are different, but you will know whats best for you when you try them, linux is free to download.but you need an operating system (windows, mac, linux or any other OS) for the computer to work


What are the advantages of Mac OS X over Linux?

The main advantages of Mac OS X over Linux are primarily the former's more widespread popularity and support. Mac OS X has more appeal because Apple, Inc.m its creator, created a popular portable media player known as the iPod. As Linux is not created by any single company, it has to gain users through it's own technical merits. Since there are more users available for Mac OS X, more companies also release products for it, whereas fewer products are available for Linux. With fewer programs available, people are less attracted to Linux for its other benefits, such as low cost or reliability.


What operating system is Linux available for?

Linux is a operating system, just like Windows and Mac OS. Unlike Windows and Mac OS Linux is free and open source. Some popular Linux distributions include, Fedora, Redhat, Ubuntu, Centos, and many more. If you would like to play around with linux try downloading a virtualization program and installing Linux on it.


Why windows named as window?

Because it has multiple WINDOWS for programs to run in, just like the Mac OS of the time........... In short, use linux.