WindowsmacOSLinux
The term WindowsmacOSLinux commonly refers to the three dominant families of desktop operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux. Each has distinct origins, licensing models, and design philosophies, yet they coexist in modern computing and provide alternatives for different use cases.
Windows: Created by Microsoft, built on the NT kernel since Windows NT era, designed for broad hardware
macOS: Developed by Apple, Unix-based with the XNU kernel, and tightly integrated with Apple hardware. It emphasizes
Linux: A family of operating systems built around the Linux kernel, with GNU userland and a wide
Interoperation: Interoperability is common across platforms—network file sharing, web services, and cross-platform development. Windows includes Windows