Linux vs Windows

We all know that there are different kinds of OS (Operating Systems). We have a domestic OS called Windows found in every nook and corner of this world, at every desk at least in India. We have flashy, highly sophisticated OS called Macintosh, found in a few rightful hands, where the owner enjoys delicious fruits of this luxurious OS. On the other hand Linux is that type of an OS which plays different roles for its owner/user, found having a friendly relationship with all its owners. :D

So, now most of us who are reading this article are fed up of windows licensing problems and planning to migrate from Windows to Linux or you just want to know why Linux guys do not like Windows OS.

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Here, i would like to tell you one story,

Suppose you go to buy a new car, you pay the amount to the respective manufacturer, then you get the keys of your new car, you are with your family very happy to buy a new car.

When you drive your car out of the showroom, gatekeeper stops you and tells you something.

“Hey congrats you bought a new car, now onwards this is your car, but while using this car you have to follow some rules.” "Those rules are, 1) We have locked your bonnet and the keys are with us, if you face any problem in engine you should come to us and we will fix the problem. 2) Even though you have paid for your car you can’t touch the engine. 3) Since you are the owner of this car only you should drive this car, your brother father or any family member or friend can’t drive this car, if someone else does, then you have to pay a fine.

oops!

You will be really surprised after listening to that gatekeeper, isn’t it?

This is the reason we switch to Linux. I switched to linux.

I will explain to you in few simple points why Linux should be preffered.

	Linux	Windows
What is Linux & windows	Linux is an example of Open Source software development and Free Operating System (OS). Linux kernel is developed by the community. Linus Torvalds oversees things.	Windows is the family of operating system (OS) from Microsoft, which is the most famous OS in the world.
cost	You don’t need to spend time and money to obtain licenses since Linux and much of its software come with the GNU General Public License. Some variants of linux which are used for production are paid also. Eg – Redhat, Aix etc	Microsoft products licenses are available for a hefty and sometimes recurring fee. Microsoft licenses typically are only allowed to be installed on a single computer, whereas a Linux OS can be installed on any number of computers, without paying for a single also.
security	Linux is one of the most secure operating systems, the security aspect of Linux is much stronger than that of Windows Linux has had about 60-100 viruses listed till date. None of them actively spreading nowadays. We don’t face headache of buying antivirus	Microsoft has made great improvements over the years with security on their operating system, but their operating system continues to be the most vulnerable to viruses and other attacks. According to Dr. Nic Peeling and Dr Julian Satchell's “Analysis of the Impact of Open Source Software” there have been more than 60,000 viruses in Windows.
software cost	Most of the available software programs, games and utilities available on Linux are  open source or freeware. Even complex programs such as OpenOffice, Gimp and wine are available for free, and can be easily downloaded.	Windows does have software programs, utilities, and games for free, but  majority of the programs will cost. Eg - MSOffice
file system support	Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, Jfs, ReiserFS, Xfs, Btrfs, FAT, FAT32, NTFS	FAT, FAT32, NTFS, exFAT
reliability	The majority of Linux variants are notoriously reliable and can often run for months and years without needing to be rebooted without any problem.	Windows has made great improvements in reliability over the last few releases, it still cannot match the reliability of Linux.
about GUI	Linux typically provides two GUIs, Gnome and KDE. But there are millions of alternatives such as Unity, Mate, LXDE, Xfce, ect	The Windows GUI is an integral component of the OS and is not changeable.

The choice always depends on us. But to know a few knowledgable facts is must. What we use, why we use it? It is good to be curious.

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Keep learning!