Chapter 1. Comparison of Major Operating Systems

Exam Objectives

  • Identifying the features, functions, and hardware requirements of the Windows OS

  • Identifying the features, functions, and hardware requirements of the Linux OS

  • Identifying the features, functions, and hardware requirements of the Mac OS

Although it seems like we live in a Windows world, other operating systems (OSes) live and thrive in the world. As a CompTIA A+ Certified Professional, you will encounter these OSes from time to time. You might even find that some OSes are more capable than Windows for specific jobs that you need to do.

Of these other OSes, the ones you will see most are Linux and Mac OS. In this chapter, I briefly introduce you to these, as well as to Windows, and discuss their capabilities.

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