Which of the following operating systems is the most expensive?a)Mac O...
The retail price for Windows 8 is $125. Apple sells Mac OS X Lion through the Apple App Store at $29. Ubuntu is free.
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Which of the following operating systems is the most expensive?a)Mac O...
Explanation:
The most expensive operating system among the given options is Microsoft Windows 8. Here is the explanation:
1. Mac OS X Lion:
Mac OS X Lion was released by Apple in 2011 and was available for purchase through the Mac App Store. However, it is not the most expensive operating system among the given options. Therefore, option 'a' is incorrect.
2. Microsoft Windows 8:
Microsoft Windows 8 is the correct answer because it was released by Microsoft in 2012 and was sold as a standalone operating system. It had different versions like Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows 8 Enterprise. The pricing for these versions ranged from $119.99 to $199.99, depending on the version and whether it was an upgrade or a full installation. Therefore, option 'b' is correct.
3. Ubuntu:
Ubuntu is a free and open-source operating system based on the Linux kernel. It is widely used in both personal and enterprise environments. Ubuntu can be downloaded and installed for free, and there are no license fees associated with it. Therefore, option 'c' is incorrect.
4. All of these/None of these:
Option 'd' (All of these) is incorrect because not all of the given operating systems are the most expensive. Option 'e' (None of these) is also incorrect because Microsoft Windows 8 is indeed the most expensive among the given options.
In conclusion, among the given operating systems, Microsoft Windows 8 is the most expensive.