Windows Case

Networking has always been a vital part of business operations. Businesses rely on networking for access to the marketplace, while needing their internal networks for email, Voice over Internet Protocol(VoIP) phone systems, and accessing business data. Since the 80's, two operating systems have risen to the top in the world of networking - UNIX and Microsoft's Windows. UNIX played a key role in the creation and maintance of the earliest networks and continues to provide essential services on today's interweb. UNIX enjoys a long usage history and a well-deserved reputation for stability and cost effectiveness. Windows has emerged as the de facto system of choice for many businesses and as a result of user-friendliness and Microsoft's commitment to vigilance in system security. How do these two differ in terms of market share, hardware requirements, file processing, cost, and availability for certain softwares. Personally, I believe that Microsoft's advantage is marketing and monopoly and not technical or innovative prowess - it may fit someone's needs.Networking has always been a vital part of business operations. Businesses rely on networking for access to the marketplace, while needing their internal networks for email, Voice over Internet Protocol(VoIP) phone systems, and accessing business data. Since the 80's, two operating systems have risen to the top in the world of networking - UNIX and Microsoft's Windows. UNIX played a key role in the creation and maintance of the earliest networks and continues to provide essential services on today's interweb. UNIX enjoys a long usage history and a well-deserved reputation for stability and cost effectiveness. Windows has emerged as the de facto system of choice for many businesses and as a result of user-friendliness and Microsoft's commitment to vigilance in system security. How do these two differ in terms of market share, hardware requirements, file processing, cost, and availability for certain softwares. Personally, I believe that Microsoft's advantage is marketing and monopoly and not technical or innovative prowess - it may fit someone's needs.