An operating system controls a computer's programs and functions. There are many options like Apple, Linux, and Microsoft. Linux is an open-source operating system that anyone can download and use, while Microsoft is closed-source and must be purchased. Linux offers multiple customizable graphical user interfaces but Microsoft only has one. Linux is less vulnerable to attacks since it is used by many hackers.

1. Operating Systems
By Lee Smith

2. What is an Operating System
• An operating system is a piece of software on
your computer that controls your computers
program’s and functions. There is a wide range
of operating systems that you can choose
from with Apple, Microsoft and Google
leading the charge.

3. Linux and Microsoft.
Linux Microsoft
• Linux is an open-source • Microsoft is a closed-source
operating system meaning operating system meaning
that people have to buy the
that anybody can download operating system to use it.
and use Linux. • Microsoft only has one GUI
• Linux has multiple GUI’s and although you can change
allowing users to pick up your computers wallpaper you
cannot change the colour of
customized version that the menu’s or navigation bar
matches their tastes. freely.
• Because most hacker use Linux • There are thousands of viruses
it is less likely to be the target for the different versions of
windows and
of an internet attack.