OS X vs. Ubuntu

Key Differences

The apps for OSX are better than ubuntu in quantity and quality. (Photoshop vs. gimp for example).

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The OS family of Ubuntu is Linux whereas the OS family of OS X is Mac OS Unix.

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OS X doesn't come with a package manager, Ubuntu comes with a package manager.

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The developer of Ubuntu is canonical ltd whereas the developer of OS X is Apple Inc.

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OS X was initially released on March 24, 2001. Ubuntu was released on 20 October 2004.

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The official website of OS X is apple.com/osx , whereas for Ubuntu it is www.ubuntu.com.

Harlon Moss

Dec 12, 2015

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Ubuntu is available in more than 55 languages whereas OS X is available in more than 30 languages.

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Ubuntu deals with Personal computers, servers, smartphones, tablet computers (Ubuntu Touch), smart TVs (Ubuntu TV), OS X deals with personal computing.

Samantha Walker

Dec 12, 2015

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OS X and Ubuntu Definitions

What is OS X?

It is a series of Unix-based graphical interface operating systems (OS) developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is designed to run on Macintosh computers, having been pre-installed on all Macs since 2002. OS X is the fourth most popular general purpose OS; within the market of desktop, laptop and home computers, and by web usage. OS X is the second most widely used desktop OS after Windows. OS X was the successor to Mac OS 9, released in 1999, the final release of the “classic” Mac OS, which had been Apple’s primary operating system since 1984.

What is Ubuntu?

It is a Debian-based Linux operating system and distribution, with Unity as its default desktop environment for personal computers including smartphones in later versions. Ubuntu also runs network servers. It is based on free software and named after the Southern African philosophy of Ubuntu.

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