which is best - Windows, Mac OS, - or Linux?

Hmmm...certainly an open-ended question.

But I'll bite.

Windows:

Pros: Used almost everywhere. Huge amount of software and hardware. Most people know it. Vast selection of laptops and PCs. Cheap. Usually easy to use.

Cons: Stability issues. Install/de-install issues. Require you to maintain your machine. Sometimes requires more technical knowledge than most typical people have.

Opinion: Great for most people. But PLEASE don't anyone tell me how fantastically stable Windows is nowadays.

Source: Me...I've been using Windows since Windows 3.0.

Mac:

Pros: Stable OS. Easy to use. Not a lot of technical knowledge needed. Easy to install/de-install software. Most peripheral installs are easy. More people-oriented and techie-oriented.

Cons: Expensive. Less software available than for Windows. Not particularly upgradable.

Opinion: Great for people who want to use their machine, rather than maintain and upgrade it.

Source: Me...I've been using Macs since the IIfx.

Linux:

I'll be honest. I worked with Linux for about 2 years and LOVED it. But that was purely in a business environment where it was used as a web server and database server. So I really can't address it in relation to Windows and OS X.

Hope this helps.

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It depends on what you are doing with it. Linux is FREE though, and I like XP because it's compatible with 99% of all Windows apps :). Mac is a lot of money but very user friendly. Linux having viruses and malware from the internet is unheard of (it's very safe for internet browsing).

Mac for the operating system

Windows for the hardware price compared to Apple.

Average user/ Gamer: Windows

Graphics/ Video Editing or REALLY unexperienced user: Mac

Power User who wants to control everything that their computer is doing: Linux (plus its free ^_^)

Mac

http://www.windowstomac.net/ - I switched from Windows to Mac.

LINUX

Why Linux is Better

http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/

LUg.

if you need to deploy own internet services you should to choose linux. In otherways - windows

As other people have point out.. it depends on what you are trying to do.

Windows :)