Which operating system will be crowned in the post-PC era?

Windows 8 Consumer Preview and Mac OS X Mountain Lion versions all show new ideas about platform and design, new integration paths, future mobile device models and more . So , what is the 'perfect' operating system for the post-PC era?

Windows 8 and Mountain Lion have quite a few similarities when they appeared in the second half of 2012 (Mountain Lion "revealed" in July, and Windows 8 will " launch" in October). Most new features are more or less involved in cloud computing, mobile environments or home entertainment. Both operating systems are no longer aimed at personal computers as a central device. Instead, they all act as linkages of digital devices that users own.

A clear example of this is that only one login account will allow Windows Live and iCloud to sync all data, photos, music and more between devices. Users can also buy a Windows 8 tablet model for use in the living room. With Air Play Mirroring and Game Center, Mountain Lion will be able to turn Mac computers into the center of home entertainment systems and connect all other Apple devices. This will allow many family members to enjoy digital content, play games . together.

For its part, the Windows 8 application will also be able to switch to Windows Phone 8 easily and Windows 8 applications can also be synchronized between devices using the same operating system.

Even though the path is somewhat similar, in fact Windows 8 and Mountain Lion have very different paths - largely because of what the manufacturer is having. On its side, Apple takes advantage of its own tablet power and mobile phones to sell Mac products. Users often own an iPhone or iPad as an 'opening key' to enter the Apple world with the purchase of a Mac computer as a consequence.

Therefore, Apple wants to bring the look and services on personal computers similar to what iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch customers have experienced before. More specifically, they include multitouch, App Stores online application store, instant storage system with synchronization . Apple has cleverly 'lifted ' these and placed them on Mac computers. . This helps users when switching without feeling awkward but the opposite is the feeling of possessing more power.

Apparently the user is witnessing a very strange race. While Microsoft is trying to boost the market for smartphones and tablets based on a large number of people using Windows computers, Apple, on the other hand, urges iOS users to come to Macbook, Apple TV laptops . Between. These two methods, analysts still believe that Apple has many advantages. First of all, Windows 8 is too "bulky ". In addition, the attempt to create a ' revolution ' in design has left Microsoft away from the comfort factor of its use.

Many comments also suggest that if Microsoft wants to survive in the tablet war - Not to mention victory - They will have to make a difference from Apple. Microsoft will need to succeed on tablets with Windows 8 while ensuring very good sales for Windows Phone 8, and if not, it will be a sad ending for Microsoft.

As for users, Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 are clearly shaping the way completely different from OS X and iOS. Until now, Microsoft will have a hard time to prove that the approach to its unified environment is better than Apple. Microsoft's approach to Windows 8 is also considered to be very risky.