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Best Operating Systems for Small Business

Shalaka Joshi
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Researched and written by Shalaka Joshi

Products classified in the overall Operating System category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Operating System to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Operating System category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Operating Systems category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Operating Systems category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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49 Listings in Small Business Operating System Available

(1,449)4.6 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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    Apple's iOS is a sophisticated mobile operating system that powers the iPhone, offering a seamless and intuitive user experience. With each iteration, iOS introduces innovative features and enhancemen

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • CEO
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 49% Small-Business
    • 27% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Apple iOS Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    User-Friendly
    48
    Ease of Use
    36
    Speed/Performance
    33
    Design Aesthetics
    30
    Security/Safety
    28
    Cons
    Apple Limitations
    38
    Limited Customization
    32
    High Cost
    21
    Limited Apps/Store
    18
    Usage Difficulty
    8
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Apple iOS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    9.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Apple
    Year Founded
    1976
    HQ Location
    Cupertino, CA
    Twitter
    @Apple
    9,939,873 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:AAPL
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Apple's iOS is a sophisticated mobile operating system that powers the iPhone, offering a seamless and intuitive user experience. With each iteration, iOS introduces innovative features and enhancemen

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • CEO
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 49% Small-Business
  • 27% Mid-Market
Apple iOS Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
User-Friendly
48
Ease of Use
36
Speed/Performance
33
Design Aesthetics
30
Security/Safety
28
Cons
Apple Limitations
38
Limited Customization
32
High Cost
21
Limited Apps/Store
18
Usage Difficulty
8
Apple iOS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
9.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Apple
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Cupertino, CA
Twitter
@Apple
9,939,873 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:AAPL
(3,784)4.5 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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    Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest operating system, designed to provide a seamless and intuitive user experience across various devices. With a fresh, modern interface and enhanced performance, Windows

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Software Developer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 35% Small-Business
    • 31% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Windows 11 Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    239
    User-Friendly
    208
    Speed/Performance
    199
    User Interface
    198
    Design Aesthetics
    163
    Cons
    High Requirements
    78
    Compatibility Issues
    73
    Limited Customization
    72
    Menu Issues
    71
    Taskbar Issues
    67
  • User Satisfaction
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Microsoft
    Year Founded
    1975
    HQ Location
    Redmond, Washington
    Twitter
    @microsoft
    13,084,579 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    226,132 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    MSFT
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest operating system, designed to provide a seamless and intuitive user experience across various devices. With a fresh, modern interface and enhanced performance, Windows

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Developer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 35% Small-Business
  • 31% Mid-Market
Windows 11 Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
239
User-Friendly
208
Speed/Performance
199
User Interface
198
Design Aesthetics
163
Cons
High Requirements
78
Compatibility Issues
73
Limited Customization
72
Menu Issues
71
Taskbar Issues
67
Windows 11 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Microsoft
Year Founded
1975
HQ Location
Redmond, Washington
Twitter
@microsoft
13,084,579 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
226,132 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
MSFT

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(1,215)4.6 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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    Android Enterprise Management is a comprehensive solution designed to simplify the deployment, management, and security of Android devices within business environments. It offers a suite of tools that

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 51% Small-Business
    • 25% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Android Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customization/Personalization
    39
    User-Friendly
    36
    App Ecosystem
    28
    Ease of Use
    28
    Easy Setup
    10
    Cons
    Slow Updates
    24
    Security Issues
    20
    Bloatware Issues
    14
    Performance Issues
    9
    Update Frequency
    8
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Android features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Google
    Year Founded
    1998
    HQ Location
    Mountain View, CA
    Twitter
    @google
    31,586,146 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    325,935 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:GOOG
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Android Enterprise Management is a comprehensive solution designed to simplify the deployment, management, and security of Android devices within business environments. It offers a suite of tools that

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 51% Small-Business
  • 25% Mid-Market
Android Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customization/Personalization
39
User-Friendly
36
App Ecosystem
28
Ease of Use
28
Easy Setup
10
Cons
Slow Updates
24
Security Issues
20
Bloatware Issues
14
Performance Issues
9
Update Frequency
8
Android features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Google
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Mountain View, CA
Twitter
@google
31,586,146 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
325,935 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:GOOG
(564)4.5 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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    ChromeOS is a lightweight, cloud-centric operating system developed by Google, designed to provide a fast, secure, and user-friendly computing experience. Built upon the Linux kernel, it primarily uti

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 44% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Chrome OS Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    88
    Speed/Performance
    83
    User-Friendly
    52
    Lightweight Size
    30
    Easy Setup
    29
    Cons
    Limited Software
    37
    Limited Apps/Store
    34
    Performance Issues
    15
    Connectivity Issues
    14
    Compatibility Issues
    9
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Chrome OS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.8
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Google
    Year Founded
    1998
    HQ Location
    Mountain View, CA
    Twitter
    @google
    31,586,146 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    325,935 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:GOOG
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

ChromeOS is a lightweight, cloud-centric operating system developed by Google, designed to provide a fast, secure, and user-friendly computing experience. Built upon the Linux kernel, it primarily uti

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 44% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Chrome OS Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
88
Speed/Performance
83
User-Friendly
52
Lightweight Size
30
Easy Setup
29
Cons
Limited Software
37
Limited Apps/Store
34
Performance Issues
15
Connectivity Issues
14
Compatibility Issues
9
Chrome OS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Google
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Mountain View, CA
Twitter
@google
31,586,146 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
325,935 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:GOOG
(2,283)4.5 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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    Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings yo

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 47% Small-Business
    • 33% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Ubuntu is a widely used, open-source Linux distribution that is primarily used for development, data-related work, and everyday productivity tasks.
    • Reviewers like Ubuntu's stability, simplicity, and flexibility, highlighting its efficient package management, terminal tools, and compatibility with various programming tools and software.
    • Users experienced issues with inconsistent hardware driver support, limited desktop customization, and display scaling options, as well as challenges with software compatibility and occasional system crashes.
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  • Ubuntu Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    294
    Linux/Ubuntu OS
    267
    Open Source
    194
    User-Friendly
    169
    User Interface
    169
    Cons
    Compatibility Issues
    126
    Limited Software
    94
    Driver Issues
    93
    Usage Difficulty
    90
    Command Line
    70
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    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2004
    HQ Location
    London
    Twitter
    @Canonical
    108,118 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,859 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings yo

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 47% Small-Business
  • 33% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Ubuntu is a widely used, open-source Linux distribution that is primarily used for development, data-related work, and everyday productivity tasks.
  • Reviewers like Ubuntu's stability, simplicity, and flexibility, highlighting its efficient package management, terminal tools, and compatibility with various programming tools and software.
  • Users experienced issues with inconsistent hardware driver support, limited desktop customization, and display scaling options, as well as challenges with software compatibility and occasional system crashes.
Ubuntu Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
294
Linux/Ubuntu OS
267
Open Source
194
User-Friendly
169
User Interface
169
Cons
Compatibility Issues
126
Limited Software
94
Driver Issues
93
Usage Difficulty
90
Command Line
70
Ubuntu features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2004
HQ Location
London
Twitter
@Canonical
108,118 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,859 employees on LinkedIn®
(401)4.5 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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    macOS Sierra, version 10.12, is the thirteenth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. Released on September 20, 2016, it introduced several significant features aim

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 52% Small-Business
    • 27% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • macOS Sierra Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Speed/Performance
    18
    User-Friendly
    15
    User Interface
    14
    Ease of Use
    11
    Design Aesthetics
    9
    Cons
    Compatibility Issues
    11
    Limited Apps/Store
    6
    Apple Limitations
    5
    Performance Issues
    5
    Limited Software
    4
  • User Satisfaction
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Apple
    Year Founded
    1976
    HQ Location
    Cupertino, CA
    Twitter
    @Apple
    9,939,873 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:AAPL
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

macOS Sierra, version 10.12, is the thirteenth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. Released on September 20, 2016, it introduced several significant features aim

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Owner
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 52% Small-Business
  • 27% Mid-Market
macOS Sierra Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Speed/Performance
18
User-Friendly
15
User Interface
14
Ease of Use
11
Design Aesthetics
9
Cons
Compatibility Issues
11
Limited Apps/Store
6
Apple Limitations
5
Performance Issues
5
Limited Software
4
macOS Sierra features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Apple
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Cupertino, CA
Twitter
@Apple
9,939,873 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:AAPL
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    OS X El Capitan, version 10.11 of Apple's Mac operating system, was released on September 30, 2015. Named after the iconic rock formation in Yosemite National Park, this update focused on enhancing pe

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 52% Small-Business
    • 24% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Apple OS X El Capitan Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Stability
    3
    Speed/Performance
    2
    App Ecosystem
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    New Features
    1
    Cons
    Slow Updates
    3
    App Incompatibility
    1
    Hardware Limitations
    1
    Lack of Support
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Apple OS X El Capitan features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Apple
    Year Founded
    1976
    HQ Location
    Cupertino, CA
    Twitter
    @Apple
    9,939,873 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:AAPL
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

OS X El Capitan, version 10.11 of Apple's Mac operating system, was released on September 30, 2015. Named after the iconic rock formation in Yosemite National Park, this update focused on enhancing pe

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Owner
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 52% Small-Business
  • 24% Enterprise
Apple OS X El Capitan Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Stability
3
Speed/Performance
2
App Ecosystem
1
Ease of Use
1
New Features
1
Cons
Slow Updates
3
App Incompatibility
1
Hardware Limitations
1
Lack of Support
1
Apple OS X El Capitan features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Apple
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Cupertino, CA
Twitter
@Apple
9,939,873 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:AAPL
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    OS X Mavericks, version 10.9, is the tenth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. Announced on June 10, 2013, and released on October 22, 2013, Mavericks introduced

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 51% Small-Business
    • 28% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Apple OS X Mavericks Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Speed/Performance
    4
    New Features
    3
    User-Friendly
    3
    Design Aesthetics
    2
    Free/No Cost
    2
    Cons
    Limited Apps/Store
    4
    App Incompatibility
    2
    Apple Limitations
    2
    Hardware Limitations
    2
    Outdated Technology
    2
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  • Apple OS X Mavericks features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.8
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    Apple
    Year Founded
    1976
    HQ Location
    Cupertino, CA
    Twitter
    @Apple
    9,939,873 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:AAPL
Product Description
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OS X Mavericks, version 10.9, is the tenth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. Announced on June 10, 2013, and released on October 22, 2013, Mavericks introduced

Users
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Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 51% Small-Business
  • 28% Mid-Market
Apple OS X Mavericks Pros and Cons
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Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Speed/Performance
4
New Features
3
User-Friendly
3
Design Aesthetics
2
Free/No Cost
2
Cons
Limited Apps/Store
4
App Incompatibility
2
Apple Limitations
2
Hardware Limitations
2
Outdated Technology
2
Apple OS X Mavericks features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Apple
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Cupertino, CA
Twitter
@Apple
9,939,873 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:AAPL
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    OS X Mountain Lion, version 10.8, is the ninth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers, launched on July 25, 2012. This release introduced over 200 new features, many

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 43% Small-Business
    • 30% Mid-Market
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    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    6
    New Features
    4
    Speed/Performance
    4
    User-Friendly
    4
    Easy Installation
    2
    Cons
    Compatibility Issues
    3
    Installation Difficulties
    2
    Limited Apps/Store
    2
    OS Incompatibility
    2
    Performance Issues
    2
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    8.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.8
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Apple
    Year Founded
    1976
    HQ Location
    Cupertino, CA
    Twitter
    @Apple
    9,939,873 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:AAPL
Product Description
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OS X Mountain Lion, version 10.8, is the ninth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers, launched on July 25, 2012. This release introduced over 200 new features, many

Users
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 43% Small-Business
  • 30% Mid-Market
Apple OS X Mountain Lion Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
6
New Features
4
Speed/Performance
4
User-Friendly
4
Easy Installation
2
Cons
Compatibility Issues
3
Installation Difficulties
2
Limited Apps/Store
2
OS Incompatibility
2
Performance Issues
2
Apple OS X Mountain Lion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Apple
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Cupertino, CA
Twitter
@Apple
9,939,873 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:AAPL
(873)4.2 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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    Windows 7, released by Microsoft in October 2009, is a desktop operating system designed to enhance user experience and system performance. Building upon its predecessor, Windows Vista, it introduced

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 34% Small-Business
    • 33% Mid-Market
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    User-Friendly
    13
    Ease of Use
    12
    User Interface
    10
    Speed/Performance
    9
    Stability
    9
    Cons
    Outdated Technology
    11
    Security Issues
    9
    Slow Updates
    9
    Lack of Support
    7
    Compatibility Issues
    4
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    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    7.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Microsoft
    Year Founded
    1975
    HQ Location
    Redmond, Washington
    Twitter
    @microsoft
    13,084,579 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    226,132 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    MSFT
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Windows 7, released by Microsoft in October 2009, is a desktop operating system designed to enhance user experience and system performance. Building upon its predecessor, Windows Vista, it introduced

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 34% Small-Business
  • 33% Mid-Market
Windows 7 Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
User-Friendly
13
Ease of Use
12
User Interface
10
Speed/Performance
9
Stability
9
Cons
Outdated Technology
11
Security Issues
9
Slow Updates
9
Lack of Support
7
Compatibility Issues
4
Windows 7 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Microsoft
Year Founded
1975
HQ Location
Redmond, Washington
Twitter
@microsoft
13,084,579 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
226,132 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
MSFT
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    OS X Yosemite, released in October 2014, is the eleventh major version of Apple's desktop operating system for Mac computers. This update introduced a comprehensive redesign, aligning the Mac interfac

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 60% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    3
    User-Friendly
    3
    Design Aesthetics
    2
    Easy Installation
    2
    Easy Management
    1
    Cons
    App Incompatibility
    1
    Connectivity Issues
    1
    Hardware Limitations
    1
    Outdated Technology
    1
    Slow Updates
    1
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    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    9.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    9.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    9.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Apple
    Year Founded
    1976
    HQ Location
    Cupertino, CA
    Twitter
    @Apple
    9,939,873 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:AAPL
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OS X Yosemite, released in October 2014, is the eleventh major version of Apple's desktop operating system for Mac computers. This update introduced a comprehensive redesign, aligning the Mac interfac

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 60% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
Apple OS X Yosemite Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
3
User-Friendly
3
Design Aesthetics
2
Easy Installation
2
Easy Management
1
Cons
App Incompatibility
1
Connectivity Issues
1
Hardware Limitations
1
Outdated Technology
1
Slow Updates
1
Apple OS X Yosemite features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
9.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
9.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Apple
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Cupertino, CA
Twitter
@Apple
9,939,873 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
166,633 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:AAPL
(91)4.2 out of 5
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    Oracle Solaris 11 is a robust, enterprise-grade UNIX operating system engineered to deliver consistent compatibility, simplicity, and security for mission-critical applications. Designed over two deca

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 45% Enterprise
    • 33% Mid-Market
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Powerful Features
    5
    Reliability
    5
    Stability
    4
    Security/Safety
    3
    Storage Management
    3
    Cons
    High Cost
    5
    Compatibility Issues
    3
    Installation Difficulties
    2
    Lack of Support
    2
    Apple Limitations
    1
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    7.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Oracle
    Year Founded
    1977
    HQ Location
    Austin, TX
    Twitter
    @Oracle
    821,198 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    198,071 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NYSE:ORCL
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Oracle Solaris 11 is a robust, enterprise-grade UNIX operating system engineered to deliver consistent compatibility, simplicity, and security for mission-critical applications. Designed over two deca

Users
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 45% Enterprise
  • 33% Mid-Market
Oracle Solaris Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Powerful Features
5
Reliability
5
Stability
4
Security/Safety
3
Storage Management
3
Cons
High Cost
5
Compatibility Issues
3
Installation Difficulties
2
Lack of Support
2
Apple Limitations
1
Oracle Solaris features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
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Seller
Oracle
Year Founded
1977
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@Oracle
821,198 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
198,071 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE:ORCL
(190)4.6 out of 5
15th Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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    Debian is a free and open-source operating system developed collaboratively by a global community of volunteers. Established in 1993, it has become one of the most popular and influential Linux distri

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 46% Small-Business
    • 31% Mid-Market
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    16
    Reliability
    10
    Stability
    10
    Open Source
    7
    Security
    6
    Cons
    Difficult Setup
    6
    Outdated Technology
    6
    Lack of Features
    5
    Driver Issues
    3
    Installation Difficulties
    3
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    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Indiana, United States
    Twitter
    @debian
    279,411 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    479 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Debian is a free and open-source operating system developed collaboratively by a global community of volunteers. Established in 1993, it has become one of the most popular and influential Linux distri

Users
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 46% Small-Business
  • 31% Mid-Market
Debian Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
16
Reliability
10
Stability
10
Open Source
7
Security
6
Cons
Difficult Setup
6
Outdated Technology
6
Lack of Features
5
Driver Issues
3
Installation Difficulties
3
Debian features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Indiana, United States
Twitter
@debian
279,411 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
479 employees on LinkedIn®
(942)4.6 out of 5
9th Easiest To Use in Operating System software
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    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a enterprise operating system designed to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for modern IT infrastructures. It supports a wide range of appli

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • System Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 50% Enterprise
    • 29% Mid-Market
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Stability
    54
    Security
    49
    Customer Support
    48
    Reliability
    44
    Ease of Use
    42
    Cons
    High Cost
    29
    Expensive
    17
    Usage Difficulty
    13
    Outdated Software
    11
    Subscription Issues
    11
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    8.5
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Red Hat
    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Raleigh, NC
    Twitter
    @RedHat
    297,774 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,575 employees on LinkedIn®
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a enterprise operating system designed to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for modern IT infrastructures. It supports a wide range of appli

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • System Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 50% Enterprise
  • 29% Mid-Market
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Stability
54
Security
49
Customer Support
48
Reliability
44
Ease of Use
42
Cons
High Cost
29
Expensive
17
Usage Difficulty
13
Outdated Software
11
Subscription Issues
11
Red Hat Enterprise Linux features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.5
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
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Red Hat
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Raleigh, NC
Twitter
@RedHat
297,774 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,575 employees on LinkedIn®
(550)3.7 out of 5
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    Windows 8 is an operating system developed by Microsoft, released in October 2012, designed to provide a modern and dynamic user experience across various devices, including desktops, laptops, and tab

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 44% Small-Business
    • 28% Mid-Market
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Speed/Performance
    17
    Ease of Use
    16
    User-Friendly
    14
    Touch Compatibility
    10
    User Interface
    9
    Cons
    Unfriendly Interface
    13
    Menu Issues
    10
    Poor UI/UX
    8
    Usage Difficulty
    8
    Compatibility Issues
    6
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    7.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    7.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.2
    7.6
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.5
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    Microsoft
    Year Founded
    1975
    HQ Location
    Redmond, Washington
    Twitter
    @microsoft
    13,084,579 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    226,132 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    MSFT
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Windows 8 is an operating system developed by Microsoft, released in October 2012, designed to provide a modern and dynamic user experience across various devices, including desktops, laptops, and tab

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 44% Small-Business
  • 28% Mid-Market
Windows 8 Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Speed/Performance
17
Ease of Use
16
User-Friendly
14
Touch Compatibility
10
User Interface
9
Cons
Unfriendly Interface
13
Menu Issues
10
Poor UI/UX
8
Usage Difficulty
8
Compatibility Issues
6
Windows 8 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
7.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
7.6
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.5
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Seller
Microsoft
Year Founded
1975
HQ Location
Redmond, Washington
Twitter
@microsoft
13,084,579 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
226,132 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
MSFT