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Unix Based Operating Systems System

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UNIX-based operating systems are very popular, and they are being used everywhere from computer science research labs and universities to technology firms like Google, Facebook, and IBM. There are many different types UNIX-based operating systems, some of them being Mac OS, Ubuntu (Figure 1) and Solaris. When it comes to programming, many computer scientists, including myself, prefer UNIX-based operating systems over Windows operating system, because it is the main operating system for many technology companies (2) and easy to use. Linux, a UNIX based operating system, is the operating system used Google, Amazon and NASA. North Carolina State University has a great computer science program that is made to prepare students for the workforce …show more content…

Windows operating system is different from Mac OS or Ubuntu or any other operating system, and it takes a considerable amount of time for an individual to get used to a different operating system. According to stackoverflow [3], an online community for programmers, 26% of programmers use Mac OS as their operating system, and 21.7% use Linux as their operating system. Companies want to hire computer scientists familiar with the technology stack of the company, and having experience in the company’s operating system is a very valuable skill. Also, using a UNIX based operating system build a certain set of skill sets, such as experience in using a UNIX terminal, that companies consider a must have skill for computer scientists. By having Windows as the operating system for computer science labs, NCUS is not providing the opportunity for students to experience using a different operating system, that might be operating system they use after graduation. Unfamiliarly with the work computer’s operating system, not knowing how to perform simple tasks fast enough could have a significant effect on the programmer’s work and the overall productivity of the company. Therefore, addressing this issue will make the transition between university and working at a technology firm smoother, and help students build a skill set that will be useful in the future. Background Many companies are switching from Windows to UNIX based systems, especially Linux

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