Microsoft released in February a new Windows operating system software: WindowsXP, which will undoubtedly become the standard operating system for new computers in the second half of the year. Although Microsoft monopolizes 92% of the market, IDC's data shows that Microsoft’s absolute advantage in the desktop market is gradually losing. On March 24th, Apple Computer also released the latest version of the operating system for its Mac Macintosh: MacOSX, hoping to expand its current share of 4% of the market. The difference between the two operating systems is not only that they all have an "X" in their names, they also symbolize that Microsoft and Apple Computer have reached an all-time high on the operating system market.
Windows XP: Big Dreams Come Together For more than two years, Microsoft has been developing and selling two sets of mutually independent Windows systems. One is a home version, such as Windows ME, and the other is a commercial version, such as Windows 2000. The latter is more powerful and reliable than the former, but the former can support more software, especially family game software. However, the simultaneous development of two parallel operating systems is too expensive for Microsoft, and Microsoft has always wanted to integrate the advantages of the two systems into the same system. WindowsXP is Microsoft's dream come true.
Even so, XP will be divided into two series of home and commercial sales. Microsoft originally did not want to promote Windows XP in the commercial market, because it will pose a threat to Windows 2000 soon. To this end, Microsoft has added a series of features that make it convenient for home use in Windows XP, such as connecting digital video cameras, editing music files, and video files.
MacOSX: Upgrading to Market
Apple Computer also made improvements to its operating system in similar ways, such as memory protection (means that crashes can be reduced) and a multitasking operating platform (means that multiple programs can be executed stably at the same time). After experiencing several disturbances, the MacOSX operating system was finally successful. It was actually a brand new operating system that was compatible with old programs through some clever programs. Apple also improves the appearance of the operating system by making heavy use of effects such as shadows, transparency, and streaming. Like Microsoft, Apple wants to turn the computer into the core of digital life, so it integrates programs such as editing images and sounds within the system. However, it is somewhat embarrassing for Apple that until this summer this operating system can support DVD playback and "burn" CDs (burn CD-R and CD-RW discs).
Both companies hope to promote the sale of personal computers through a new operating system and inject vitality into the depressing computer industry. Both Windows XP and Mac OSX have strict requirements for computers, so buying a brand new computer has more immediate results than upgrading older models.
Linux: Work hard to advance into the mainstream
Another new operating system that was released on March 19 was Nautilus. It is a Linux-based graphical operating environment. Linux is a free operating system developed by Internet users. Eazel, a Linux software development company registered in Silicon Valley, hopes to promote Linux's share of the desktop market by developing an easier-to-use operating platform than Windows and MacOS. It also hopes to provide users with network storage, regular backups, and automated software. Upgrades and other paid services.
The idea of ​​automatic software upgrades is this: When new software upgrades are available, users can download and install them with just one click. Each upgrade is small and simple. This is much smarter than the traditional approach of integrating patches into an upgrade, and because the process is gradual, the user is also very easy to accept.
WindowsXP and MacOSX are like the Baroque Cathedral in the software. It is a magnificent and complex structure. It is the result of many years of hard work by many construction workers. Although Eazel's operating system may be more practical, it must prove this to people. This is not a simple process. Many companies that want to make money on Linux are struggling to survive, and Eazel has announced layoffs a few days ago. It insists that with the strong technical support of the Linux family, it can certainly stand up. In any case, the Baroque Cathedral does not seem to be about to collapse.
Windows XP: Big Dreams Come Together For more than two years, Microsoft has been developing and selling two sets of mutually independent Windows systems. One is a home version, such as Windows ME, and the other is a commercial version, such as Windows 2000. The latter is more powerful and reliable than the former, but the former can support more software, especially family game software. However, the simultaneous development of two parallel operating systems is too expensive for Microsoft, and Microsoft has always wanted to integrate the advantages of the two systems into the same system. WindowsXP is Microsoft's dream come true.
Even so, XP will be divided into two series of home and commercial sales. Microsoft originally did not want to promote Windows XP in the commercial market, because it will pose a threat to Windows 2000 soon. To this end, Microsoft has added a series of features that make it convenient for home use in Windows XP, such as connecting digital video cameras, editing music files, and video files.
MacOSX: Upgrading to Market
Apple Computer also made improvements to its operating system in similar ways, such as memory protection (means that crashes can be reduced) and a multitasking operating platform (means that multiple programs can be executed stably at the same time). After experiencing several disturbances, the MacOSX operating system was finally successful. It was actually a brand new operating system that was compatible with old programs through some clever programs. Apple also improves the appearance of the operating system by making heavy use of effects such as shadows, transparency, and streaming. Like Microsoft, Apple wants to turn the computer into the core of digital life, so it integrates programs such as editing images and sounds within the system. However, it is somewhat embarrassing for Apple that until this summer this operating system can support DVD playback and "burn" CDs (burn CD-R and CD-RW discs).
Both companies hope to promote the sale of personal computers through a new operating system and inject vitality into the depressing computer industry. Both Windows XP and Mac OSX have strict requirements for computers, so buying a brand new computer has more immediate results than upgrading older models.
Linux: Work hard to advance into the mainstream
Another new operating system that was released on March 19 was Nautilus. It is a Linux-based graphical operating environment. Linux is a free operating system developed by Internet users. Eazel, a Linux software development company registered in Silicon Valley, hopes to promote Linux's share of the desktop market by developing an easier-to-use operating platform than Windows and MacOS. It also hopes to provide users with network storage, regular backups, and automated software. Upgrades and other paid services.
The idea of ​​automatic software upgrades is this: When new software upgrades are available, users can download and install them with just one click. Each upgrade is small and simple. This is much smarter than the traditional approach of integrating patches into an upgrade, and because the process is gradual, the user is also very easy to accept.
WindowsXP and MacOSX are like the Baroque Cathedral in the software. It is a magnificent and complex structure. It is the result of many years of hard work by many construction workers. Although Eazel's operating system may be more practical, it must prove this to people. This is not a simple process. Many companies that want to make money on Linux are struggling to survive, and Eazel has announced layoffs a few days ago. It insists that with the strong technical support of the Linux family, it can certainly stand up. In any case, the Baroque Cathedral does not seem to be about to collapse.
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