Is mac OS x the best operating system Why?

Answer 1

Consider the following detriments to the Mac operating system, and see if you would still call it the "best" operating system.

1. Can you install it on any computer?

No. Mac OS X may only be run on a selective set of hardware known as a "Mac." Windows and Linux can be run on almost every computer on the market.

2. Does it support a large variety of hardware?

No. In addition to the above requirement of running on a Mac, OS X does not support most system expansions or peripherals. New sound cards, most video cards, networks cards, SATA controllers, and even DVD drives cannot be used with OS X. Windows supports virtually every hardware device in existence, and Linux supports almost as many, and on a far wider range of computing devices.

3. Can you use SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or CrossFire to increase the performance of your graphics card?

No. Even though you can use NVIDIA or ATI cards (but not off-the-shelf models) in a Mac, you cannot use these methods to increase the rendering capabilities of your Mac for gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing. Both Windows and Linux support SLI and CrossFire.

4. Is the version you are using going to be supported for a long period of time?

No. Apple supports their systems only until two newer ones are released, and then discontinue any kind of support, including security. OS X 10.3 was only supported for about four years. Windows 2000, released in 2000, will receive security updates until 2010, a period of 10 years. Windows XP, released in 2001, will receive security updates until 2014, a period of 13 years. Most Linux distributuions are free, so it doesn't matter when the old one is no longer supported. However, commercial Linux distribution like Red Hat offer support contracts of seven years or longer.

Answer 2

Best is a question of opinion.

But one of the primary reasons they may be "better" is that they rarely get viruses.