Compare the pros and cons of the three types of operating sy

Compare the pros and cons of the three types of operating systems for Web servers. Cite the advantages and disadvantages of each as they pertain to the business world and not the personal world. Probably the easiest way to do this is to list them 1-2-3 and discuss the pros and cons of each.  

Of the three, based on your research, give your opinion on which is the most efficient and state why.  In other words, if you were going to suggest this system for a business or use it in your own business what would be your reasons for doing so? Consider the word in the question (\"efficient\") in forming your opinion.

Solution

An operating system (OS) is the underlying software that runs a computer. The four major players are Windows, Mac OS, UNIX and Linux. UNIX and Linux are open collaborative projects; Windows and Mac OS are closed proprietary systems.

Pros, Cons and Costs

UNIX and Linux combined have a higher market share than Windows in the server market. There seems little compelling reason to recommend either for desktop use at this stage – but both are rock-solid and cost-effective platforms for servers. Whether or not either is appropriate depends on business applications software needs.

Many companies are sold expensive Windows servers they really don’t need, that complicate IT administration and push up support costs. In many cases, a relatively inexpensive UNIX or Linux server can do all that is needed.

Reasons to consider UNIX and Linux servers (the figures below come from Linux research but apply to UNIX in general terms as well):