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MAC OS is a commercially available Operating System that typically runs on Apple Computer products. The file system, commands, data structures and even the icons are different from most other operating systems. Linux is a UNIX-like operating system, that is open and free. Open meaning that every detail about the operating system is freely available for review and evaluation and that you can not only look at it but you can change it for your own purposes. Free means that it doesn't cost anyone to use it. Some companies have put together "distributions" of Linux that will install it on your computer. The distributions can become elaborate and as such these companies charge a few dollars for the distribution. But the Linux inside is free to own, operate and upgrade.

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