Most computers use one of three operating systems: Windows, Mac OS, or Linux. Using the textbook and the Internet, provide the information requested below for each of these operating systems.

1) What is the current version of Windows for a personal computer?

2) Provide the make, model, and price of a computer that is sold with Windows preinstalled.

3) What is the current version of Mac OS for a personal computer?

4) Provide the make, model, and price of a computer that is sold with Mac OS preinstalled.

5) What is one version of Linux for a personal computer?

6) Provide the make, model, and price of a computer that is sold with Linux preinstalled.

WINDOWS:

7) Describe two reasons why someone would prefer to use the Windows OS instead of Mac OS or Linux.

8) Describe two reasons why someone would not want to use the Windows OS.

Mac OS:

9) Describe two reasons why someone would prefer to use the Mac OS instead of Windows or Linux.

10)Describe two reasons why someone would not want to use the Mac OS.

Linux:

11) Describe two reasons why someone would prefer to use the Linux OS instead of Windows or Mac OS.

12) Describe two reasons why someone would not want to use the Linux OS.