This document compares and contrasts the memory management, process management, file management, and security features of UNIX/Linux, Mac, and Windows operating systems. It provides an introduction to the topics, discusses each one, and concludes with references used in the comparison.

1. UNIX/Linux vs. Mac vs. Windows
Prince Young,
Robert Evans,
Stephanie Wilburn,
Tiana Veale,
Verne Weikle,
Wendy Lile
POS/355
University of Phoenix
July 8, 2013
Jeff Rugg

2. Introduction

3. Memory management

5. Process management

7. File management

9. Security

11. Graphic References

12. Conclusion

13. References
• Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.).Security Tip (ST04-003).
Retrieved from https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-003
• Developer.apple.com (June 28, 2013).Memory Usage
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https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/#documentation/Perform
ance/Conceptual/ManagingMemory/Articles/AboutMemory.html
• Hacker. (2013). In Merriam-Webster. Retrieved from
http://www.Merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hacker
• Silberschatz, A., Galvin, P. B., & Gagne, G. (2009). Operating
system concepts: Update (8th ed.). Hoboken, NJ:Wiley & Sons.
• Stallings, W. (2012). Operating Systems Internal and Design
Principles (7th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix
eBook Collection database.
• Types of Threats. (2013). Retrieved from
http://www.zbshareware.com/threats/types_threats.html