OS's which is better?

 Which is better for a PC: Windows, Mac, or Chrome? Why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? This was one of my discussions for one of my classes:

This was my answer:

The limited options are going to be a problem for me as I can’t pick one of these with such a vague term. It seems that some of the ideas behind this question “Which is better?” When looking at the workload the end-user wants to accomplish with said OS. The answer really depends on who the beholder is. 

I’ll explain my position as follows: but first off the term PC usually refers to a Windows-based computer in the modern and colloquial sense. Although known to mean a Personal Computer, you can now argue that it could include many other types of computing devices such as smartphones, gaming handheld devices, smartwatches. This depends on how you define things. However, Macintosh Computers or aka Mac was branded as its own thing despite the fact that it's still a personal computing device. People have pinned Mac vs PC against each other for years, so you can see this question is a bit disjointed and a bit at odds with itself. Ignoring the nomenclature thought. 

My choice would be widespread Linux distros like Pop OS or Ubuntu. Both are based on Debian OS. Linux is by far the most widely spread OS used as it has many thousands of forked OS’s and branching versions that continue to grow and be supported by billions. Even Android and Chrome OS are based on Linux. The Chrome operating system first ran on top of the Linux kernel. It was originally built on Ubuntu but was later based on Gentoo Linux in 2010 and as of now, it’s its own thing with Chome OS being sort of separated from Linux now. ( sorta haha)

In my opinion, Linux distributions are the most advantageous due to their open-source nature and ability to have input from anyone who wants to be involved. Open source means anyone can add to the code and make it their own. As a result of standing on the shoulders of giants, Linux OS's have a similar status to Mac and Windows in almost every area. It is not the best for specific tasks just yet but that is more of an issue with the software developers who are making software first for Mac and Windows. Therefore, I would argue that the more options, the better as more choice is brought in. Downsides to Linux would be tech support as most are community-driven so it’s not like a team is waiting to help 24/7 but reach out online and the community will help. 

In terms of other OS's, Windows is probably the next largest in terms of sheer numbers in both the business sector and with running video games and support for both. Microsoft has spent years and billions trying to win the monopoly on this and would have one if it had not been for pushback in the late 2000s. The downside of Windows is that it's very buggy and prone to Malware and other problems if not taken care of.

Mac has a reputation for being the most popular, however, it's actually very overpriced and extremely similar to Linux in the sense that it broke away from Unix the great-grandfather OS. From which most OS's are derived. For music and video editing, as well as for things that are looped into the Apple ecosystem, Macs are a suitable choice. However, it is very closed off and doesn't have anywhere near the number of users that Linux or Windows have nor the amount of software available. Among Mac's downsides is its incompatibility. If you want to use Mac, you better use Apple devices and hope you don't want a special piece of software that doesn’t run on Mac. Also, as far as playing video games it’s very hit or miss.

The Chrome OS is ideal for low-powered devices, as well as if you plan to do most of your daily tasks using Google Cloud, Gdrive, Google Docs, Emails, etc. It's not meant for high-end computing, instead, it's meant to connect to the cloud or to more powerful servers remotely. This could be a smart choice if your goal is just to browse the web, watch videos, or do some quick school work. Chrome has similar disadvantages to Mac as there is very limited software and you're stuck in one ecosystem. It is for this reason that Linux is the most suitable choice for someone who uses high-end computing equipment and wants a bit more control over their operating system. With that said, Mac, Windows, or whatever you choose, it isn't a winner-take-all scenario. The perfect OS does not exist. Operating systems are just tools used to interact with your hardware and perform your tasks. As I said, it depends on your use-case and personal preferences. Linux is just the most well-rounded OS for most things.