In this module, you have learned about popular OSes. Before taking this course, you might have already known or used these systems. Some individuals strongly prefer one OS over another. This discussion prompt will get you thinking about whether you prefer Windows, Macintosh, or Linux.

For your initial post, introduce yourself to your peers and instructor. This discussion provides you with an opportunity to get to know one another and to build a strong support system throughout this course. What personal or professional experiences have you encountered that are related to the topics of this course? If you have not encountered these topics before, what are you most looking forward to covering in this course? Then, discuss what operating systems you are already familiar with.

In your initial post, address the following questions:

What OSes do you use at home?

If you work on a different computer, what systems do you use as a professional?

What OSes do you prefer? Why?

Have you considered running an alternate system? Why, or why not?

In response to two of your peers, address the following prompts:

State if you prefer the same OS or not and further the discussion by adding pros and cons.

Name features of the OS that you like and dislike.