Open Source Operating System Case Study

1-) Analyze the pros and cons of the various open source operating systems available. Pros:

Operating System Name Pros Cons LINUX Cost : the most important advantage actually of using Linux as free operating system if we compare to another operating sustem like windows it's available for a hefty and sometimes recurring fee whereas a Linux distribution can be installed on any number of computers, without paying a single dime. Security : My motivation is that the Linux operating system is open source and if there were a widespread Linux virusreleased today, there would be hundreds of patches released tomorrow, either by ordinary people that use the operating system or by the distribution maintainers. We wouldn’t need

It may be important to hiring and the training to fill the skills gap.

2- if we've invested a lot of the software's, it could prove to be a serious problem if the updates stop.

3- as i mentioned, the Open source software, so it's open for others too. hacker users can view the code and search for exploits and vulnerabilities. it’s will be dangerous to assume it’s safe. Ignoring security risks can lead to serious exposure.

4-Some open source applications may be tricky to set up and use.

5- Some of Software that is free up-front but later may be required costs money to run can be a major burden, especially if you haven't considered these hidden costs from the outset.

6- some complain that a lack of discipline in the coding of open source operating systems means that backward-compatibility is lacking making upgrades difficult, and that the frequent release cycle exacerbates these issues by forcing users to upgrade frequently

7- compatibility analysis for all the other software's because many of the latest hardware are incompatible to the open-source