Best Operating Systems - Page 2
Operating systems (OS) allow users to perform the basic functions of a computer. The best operating systems oversee all software and peripheral hardware and accesses the central processing unit (CPU) for memory or storage. It also makes it possible for a system to run applications simultaneously.
All PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and servers require an OS. Developers may opt for specific operating systems more conducive to programming and application development. In contrast, the average employee will likely use a proprietary system for more common, everyday usage. The most common operating systems for businesses are Microsoft’s Windows, Apple’s OS X, and Linux distributions, as well as mobile operating systems for smartphones.
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Best Operating Systems At A Glance
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Wind River Linux is a purpose-built, Yocto Project–based embedded Linux platform designed to enable the development and deployment of robust, reliable, and secure edge devices and systems. It offers o
- Computer Software
- 46% Small-Business
- 31% Enterprise
7,829 Twitter followers
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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
- Software Engineer
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 46% Small-Business
- 30% Mid-Market
278,896 Twitter followers
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IBM AIX is a robust and secure UNIX operating system designed for IBM Power Systems, offering a scalable and cost-effective platform for mission-critical workloads in regulated environments. With a hi
- Information Technology and Services
- Banking
- 65% Enterprise
- 23% Mid-Market
708,670 Twitter followers
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AlmaLinux OS is an enterprise Linux operating system used across the globe by enterprises, supercomputers, and hobbyists alike, but it’s guided and built by the community. We were the first downst
- 37% Mid-Market
- 26% Small-Business
11,603 Twitter followers
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Windows Server is a comprehensive operating system designed to meet the needs of businesses by providing a robust platform for managing applications, networks, and web services. It seamlessly integrat
- System Administrator
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer & Network Security
- 40% Mid-Market
- 30% Enterprise
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CentOS is a community-driven, free software project that provides a robust and reliable Linux distribution, serving as a foundational platform for open-source communities, cloud providers, hosting ser
- Software Engineer
- Senior Software Engineer
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 38% Mid-Market
- 32% Small-Business
83 Twitter followers
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Desktop Kali Linux is a specialized Linux distribution designed for penetration testing and security auditing. This Kali Linux VM (configured by Techlatest.net) with GUI Desktop interface is pre-inst
- Software Engineer
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer & Network Security
- 51% Small-Business
- 26% Mid-Market
326,853 Twitter followers
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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
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 61% Small-Business
- 20% Mid-Market
9,938,995 Twitter followers
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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
- Software Engineer
- Senior Software Engineer
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 44% Small-Business
- 28% Mid-Market
13,087,692 Twitter followers
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Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for cloud and enterprise applications. It is designed to
- DevOps Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 42% Small-Business
- 31% Enterprise
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Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for cloud and enterprise applications. It is designed to
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 35% Mid-Market
- 33% Small-Business
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The openSUSE Project is a worldwide effort that promotes the use of free and open source software wherever possible, and well known for its GNU/Linux based operating systems. openSUSE Leap is the ke
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 41% Small-Business
- 29% Mid-Market
64,162 Twitter followers
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The Center for Internet Security (CIS) provides comprehensive security configuration guidelines for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) through its CIS Benchmarks. These benchmarks are consensus-based, be
- Computer & Network Security
- Information Technology and Services
- 38% Enterprise
- 33% Small-Business
43,183 Twitter followers
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Linux Mint is a community-driven Linux distribution that aims to provide a modern, elegant, and comfortable operating system that is both powerful and easy to use. Based on Ubuntu and Debian, it offer
- Software Engineer
- Software engineer
- Information Technology and Services
- Computer Software
- 54% Small-Business
- 33% Mid-Market
158,757 Twitter followers
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Hitachi Storage Virtualization Operating System RF (SVOS RF) is an advanced storage management solution designed to enhance the performance, availability, and efficiency of enterprise storage systems.
- 69% Mid-Market
- 15% Enterprise
28,486 Twitter followers
