Unix vs Windows Networking
Running head: UNIX VERSUS. WINDOWS NETWORKING
UNIX Versus Windows Networking
Anthony Gowin, Steve Groff, James Mahan, Manny Garcia
University of Phoenix - Tulsa, OK.
Introduction to UNIX
POS/420
Pedro Serrano
November 24, 2009
UNIX Versus. Windows Networking
A Comparison of the file processing of Linux and Windows. The definition of a process in computer lingo is a program in the state of execution (Unix Intro, 2009). Windows and Linux make use of memory differently to accomplish these tasks. Comparing the two is much like comparing apples to oranges. Windows has been dominating for many years in the desktop market, in which Linux/Unix systems have dominated the supercomputer market. The main reason for these slants in markets is the general mission’s of each operating system, or OS. Each OS has a different focus pertaining to stability, ease of use, cost, versatility, profit, and customer support. Organizational needs are the biggest deciding factor when choosing the best OS for organizations needs. Windows has been the OS with which most schools teach and therefore seems like the obvious choice. However, as many organizations have come to realize, Windows is not very stable and it has some difficulty in handling multiple task at the same time. The designs of the Windows operating systems exist around a pleasant and easy to navigate and use graphic user interface, also known as a GUI. The use of the GUI makes locating programs, applications and files quite easy, but at what cost. Memory allocation is necessary for all this ease of use and pleasant appearance. Each time the user logs on to the system, memory allocations are required. The random access memory, RAM, is pre-loaded with the user’s preferred settings. This uses vital memory that could ultimately enhance file processing. This bogs down in the RAM and leads to slower processing times when the user calls for multiple programs or files. Windows is memory hungry and
UNIX Versus Windows Networking
Anthony Gowin, Steve Groff, James Mahan, Manny Garcia
University of Phoenix - Tulsa, OK.
Introduction to UNIX
POS/420
Pedro Serrano
November 24, 2009
UNIX Versus. Windows Networking
A Comparison of the file processing of Linux and Windows. The definition of a process in computer lingo is a program in the state of execution (Unix Intro, 2009). Windows and Linux make use of memory differently to accomplish these tasks. Comparing the two is much like comparing apples to oranges. Windows has been dominating for many years in the desktop market, in which Linux/Unix systems have dominated the supercomputer market. The main reason for these slants in markets is the general mission’s of each operating system, or OS. Each OS has a different focus pertaining to stability, ease of use, cost, versatility, profit, and customer support. Organizational needs are the biggest deciding factor when choosing the best OS for organizations needs. Windows has been the OS with which most schools teach and therefore seems like the obvious choice. However, as many organizations have come to realize, Windows is not very stable and it has some difficulty in handling multiple task at the same time. The designs of the Windows operating systems exist around a pleasant and easy to navigate and use graphic user interface, also known as a GUI. The use of the GUI makes locating programs, applications and files quite easy, but at what cost. Memory allocation is necessary for all this ease of use and pleasant appearance. Each time the user logs on to the system, memory allocations are required. The random access memory, RAM, is pre-loaded with the user’s preferred settings. This uses vital memory that could ultimately enhance file processing. This bogs down in the RAM and leads to slower processing times when the user calls for multiple programs or files. Windows is memory hungry and