Linux vs Windows vs Mac OS - Which is best as an IT professional?

Summary

In a video by Christian Lempa, the perpetual debate between Linux, Windows, and Mac OS is explored. Lempa, an experienced IT professional, shares his insights on each operating system's strengths and weaknesses, emphasizing the importance of choosing an OS based on individual needs rather than stereotypes. With examples from his career, Lempa advises IT professionals to maintain an open mindset and focus on understanding technology, rather than adhering blindly to any OS loyalty.

Highlights

• Christian Lempa explores the age-old debate of the best OS for IT professionals. 🤔
• He stresses focusing on individual requirements rather than stereotypes. 📌
• Linux excels in server environments due to its prevalence in the cloud. ☁️
• Windows offers great usability and a wide range of compatible applications. 🔧
• Mac OS is favored in creative fields and software development. 💻
• Lempa personally finds Windows flexible for his varied tasks. 🚀
• He emphasizes that an OS is merely a tool to get work done effectively. 🔨
• Understanding technology is more important than OS loyalty. 🔍

Key Takeaways

• Linux, Windows, and Mac OS each have their unique strengths and weaknesses. 🤓
• Linux dominates server environments, but its desktop version can be complex. 🖥️
• Windows is user-friendly and has broad software compatibility. 🎮
• Mac OS is popular in creative and development industries for its Unix base. 🎨
• Choosing an OS should be based on personal workflow and needs. 🔄

Overview

In a world where technology enthusiasts often argue about the best operating systems, Christian Lempa brings a refreshing perspective. With his extensive experience in IT, Lempa discusses the capabilities and limitations of Linux, Windows, and Mac OS. Rather than choosing sides, he advocates for a more pragmatic approach, focusing on one's specific needs and workflows to determine the most suitable OS.

Linux, the powerhouse of servers, offers exceptional performance in cloud environments but presents a steep learning curve as a desktop OS. Windows, beloved for its ease of use and comprehensive software compatibility, serves as a versatile choice for many. Meanwhile, Mac OS stands out in creative industries and development work, bridging unique Unix features with advanced software offerings.

Ultimately, Lempa advises IT professionals to see operating systems as tools tailored to facilitate their work. He encourages viewers to foster an understanding of technology and refrain from OS fanaticism. In his view, appreciating each OS's role in the IT ecosystem is key, and personal preference should guide one's choice rather than popular opinion.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 01:00: Introduction In this introduction, the speaker sets the stage for a discussion on the comparison between major operating systems: Linux, Windows, and Mac OS. The speaker, Christian, invites the audience to engage with the content by reflecting on which operating system they consider the best. Christian positions himself as an educator in the IT field, who regularly teaches about Linux, Python, cloud computing, and networking. The introduction also includes a call to action for viewers to subscribe to his channel if they are interested in these topics. The introductory segment concludes by referencing the prevalence of opinions and content on social media and YouTube about these operating systems.
• 01:00 - 02:00: Operating System Debate This chapter delves into the ongoing debates surrounding different operating systems. It highlights the common arguments people make, such as claiming Linux is superior to Windows or derogatorily labeling Mac OS users. While some arguments have slivers of truth, the chapter notes the tendency of individuals to complain about personal dislikes. It also observes a pattern within the Linux community, where there is significant criticism directed at non-open source systems, different Linux distributions, and specific applications. Despite the critiques, the chapter acknowledges the enthusiasm of the community.
• 02:00 - 03:30: Thoughts on Linux The chapter discusses perceptions and stereotypes about using Linux in IT careers. It suggests that holding onto stereotypes may not benefit one's IT career and encourages an open mindset regarding operating system choices. The speaker shares insights from years of industry experience, ultimately advising readers to choose the operating system that best suits their needs.
• 03:30 - 05:00: Thoughts on Windows The chapter discusses the merits of different operating systems, namely Linux, Windows, and Mac OS, highlighting their strengths in being solid, secure, and flexible. The author, drawing from years of experience in the IT industry, indicates that despite some major differences, each operating system is capable of serving users from beginners to professionals effectively. The author shares that they have encountered various issues with each but affirms the reliability and flexibility of every system.
• 05:00 - 06:30: Thoughts on macOS The chapter titled 'Thoughts on macOS' discusses various aspects of operating systems, emphasizing that each has its strengths and weaknesses. While the author doesn't delve into every advantage or disadvantage, they provide a general overview based on their experiences. Linux is highlighted as the most widely used system in their perspective.
• 06:30 - 08:00: Personal Recommendation In this chapter titled 'Personal Recommendation,' the transcript discusses the prevalence of Linux in server environments, cloud services, and as an essential tool for IT professionals. The chapter advises that while understanding Linux is crucial for a career in IT, using it as a primary desktop operating system is not necessary. It mentions the complexity and confusion caused by the fragmentation in Linux desktop environments, which is viewed as a hindrance to the Linux community.
• 08:00 - 09:00: Conclusion The chapter concludes with the discussion on the diverse configurability of Linux desktop environments. It highlights the contrasting experiences of users who might find the multitude of configuration options overwhelming, leading to time consumption, versus those who enjoy the customization processes. The summary suggests that for users who are inclined towards configuring every aspect of their operating system and are undaunted by potential technical challenges, Linux offers a more enjoyable experience compared to Windows or Mac OS.

Linux vs Windows vs Mac OS - Which is best as an IT professional? Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 today it's all Linux versus windows versus Mac OS which is the best operating system you have ever asked yourself this question yes the answer hi everybody welcome to the digital life my name is Christian and I'm always teaching you how to become an IT professional so if you are interested in learning Linux Python cloud networking and all those stuff don't forget to subscribe to my channel so when you read on social media or watch youtube videos
• 00:30 - 01:00 you will notice it people always argue about operating systems some say Linux is just better than Windows or Mac OS is just for stupid fanboys to be fair some arguments may have some small truth in it but overall people are just complaining about everything they don't like you will also find lots of people especially in the Linux community you who always complain about everything that is not open source or even complain about different Linux distributions or single applications I respect them for being very enthusiastic and most of the
• 01:00 - 01:30 time they have a decent knowledge of technology but on the other hand I believe thinking and these stereotypes doesn't help your IT career if you are that kind of person probably consider to change your mindset trust me I don't want to convince you to use a specific operating system but let me tell you from my experience of many many years working in the IT industry and working in enterprise companies and finally you may decide for yourself which is the best operating system for you [Music]
• 01:30 - 02:00 first I want to tell you Linux Windows and Mac OS are just all amazing they are all very solid secure and flexible operating system and they can suit almost everything from beginner to pro they may have some major differences in certain areas but overall you can just work with every one of them in my years of working in the IT industry I've worked with Leonard with Windows and also with Mac OS many many years and I've gone through lots of issues but I also saying every single operating
• 02:00 - 02:30 system has its positive aspects and that's what I want to tell you in the end it doesn't really matter which operating system you are using but what's the difference then right so although they are really good in our areas they have some strengths and weaknesses in specific ones I don't want to talk about every single advantage or disadvantage but I want to give you a brief overview of what I've come across in my add Hickory so Linux undoubtely is the most used
• 02:30 - 03:00 operating system when it comes to servers to running services like websites or web applications or in cloud environments Linux is just everywhere and if you want to become a real IT professional you definitely need to learn Linux but it doesn't actually mean that you need to use Linux as your main desktop operating system to be honest with you Linux desktop environments can be very frustrating that splitting and forking of every desktop environment on Linux is just confusing and I think it really doesn't help the Linux community
• 03:00 - 03:30 it often seems like everybody's running his own thing or somebody is reinventing the wheel there are millions of ways of how to configure a Linux desktop experience and that is not always an advantage you could spend hours and hours to configure your desktop environment and sometimes you just want to get things done on the other hand if you really like to configure every single bit of an operating system and if you're not afraid of running into trouble or issues then Linux is much more fun than Windows or Mac OS
• 03:30 - 04:00 so Windows is most commonly used desktop operating system for computers and that's just because it is very easy and intuitive and it can run almost every software on it it also has a very great half a compatibility almost everything is just track and play some people might say that Windows is less secure than Linux or Windows but I don't think that is actually true anymore Windows these days comes with lot of great security tools like Windows Defender a built-in
• 04:00 - 04:30 firewall or window set boxing just to name a few ones of them and don't let anybody tell you in the hand or viruses from Mac OS or Linux it just gives you a completely false sense of security all those security vulnerabilities are much more often abused and windows because it's just so commonly used that doesn't mean that they are no security vulnerabilities existing for Linux or Mac OS always be aware of when you are affected by a malware on Linux or Mac OS and you don't have any protection at all that can be much
• 04:30 - 05:00 more painful than on Windows also Microsoft has been much more open to open source in the last past days just have a look at the windows subsystem for Linux which is very very nice and odds are some smaller project like the Windows terminal which is completely open-source I mean this is nothing compared to Linux but it's just funny to see a big company like Microsoft finally changed a bit their philosophy about open source although many people might hate Windows for whatever reason it still outperforms Linux and Mac OS when it comes to usability and compatibility
• 05:00 - 05:30 [Music] if you want to use the Macintosh or not that really depends if you get in love with Apple its ecosystem it doesn't mean you have to buy all Apple products but it can make sense in some areas because they have some great built-in integrations between their products which is not available for anything else on the other hand it can be very frustrating if you try to break out of it you will also notice that many high-skilled people in the IT industry
• 05:30 - 06:00 will use Macintosh especially when they are working in software development and that's just because Macintosh is a UNIX based operating system and you can combine those interesting features of having a UNIX based operating system with these business applications that are available on Mac OS but not on Linux it's also very accepted in the creative industries such as graphics design music production or video editing a lot of powerful applications in this area highly focused on Macintosh although these devices have their unique a
• 06:00 - 06:30 beautiful look and design there are often more expensive compared to personal computers with same Hoffer components and you also need to accept Apple stupid repair terms and conditions [Music] so if you're wondering which operating system I'm using in my day-to-day work I'm a very creative and what's a very technical person I like to learn new things I'm very technical enthusiastic and I just want to know how things are really working but I really don't care about an operating system an operating system for
• 06:30 - 07:00 me is just a tool to get my work done and when I want to create YouTube videos play computer games or do those technical research I just need a flexible operating system that can run any application I want to use and this actually windows that doesn't mean I don't know how Linux is working you know I do a lot of great Linux tutorials on my channel and i also use linux in my day-to-day work when I use it on servers on virtual machines and windows subsystem for Linux is really blessing for me because I can just use a Windows
• 07:00 - 07:30 desktop environment and when I open a terminal I just feel more comfortable with the Linux way of doing it so don't overcomplicate this old stuff just use the operating system that can run all your applications and that best fits your requirements just see it as your tool and really think of what is my workflow what are you really doing with your computer in which operating system is best to achieve that goal many people just like me also using all different operating systems in virtual machines or test labs and something else so it
• 07:30 - 08:00 really doesn't matter which is your main desktop operating system so you can finally see saying something like Linux is better than Windows or Mac OS is just better than bla bla bla that's just stupid because it's just a general statement from someone who may have completely different workflows who may have completely different skills and that being said we all are just human we all have our personal favorites or personal opinions and that's just ok except that
• 08:00 - 08:30 somebody else might not like what you like so don't judge anybody for using a different operating system saying they are new or something else just understand that in IT Korea is much more important to know how things are really working instead of just using a specific operating system that does make you an expert right sorry I hope you like this kind of video I mean I know the truth may hurt somebody but I really don't care I mean I'm just telling you from my experience I always want to be open and honest with me oh and that's just my
• 08:30 - 09:00 opinion right it may not be yours anyway please tell me in the comments which operating system you are using and please don't forget be respectful and honest to people so thanks again for watching everybody enjoy the rest of your day take care of yourself and I see you soon [Music]