2006-06-22 18:20:59 · 14 answers · asked by gally pop 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
For novice computer users Windows is the best. However for a bit of experienced users Linux is the in thing. Linux is more stable, secure, fast, provides better connections to the internet, better graphics, etc etc. Moreover for Linux you dont have to pay money.
2006-06-22 18:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by shuvamchatterjee 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Security-linux
Unexperienced ease of use-windows
Cost-linux
stability-linux
Ease of Installation-tie depending on your linux distro
Gaming-windows
fun factor for the curious minded-linux
flexibility-linux
community/support-linux
multimedia support(legally)-windows
Best is subjective to what You personally want. For everday use involving the least effort (at the expense of control and security) windows is the platform to use. Linux has come a long ways. Hardware is really a non-factor like it used to be, now if vendors would only play ball a bit more it would stand a chance of becoming more mainstream. Try it out on a dual-boot setup sometime, if you have the diskspace you have nothing to lose, and a learning experience to gain =)
2006-06-23 01:32:27 · answer #2 · answered by DU|U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows
2006-06-23 01:22:42 · answer #3 · answered by Eternity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very common question these days. It depends on what you plan to use it for. Although people seem to prefer Linux because it's free and very powerful, the reason is probably because it's cool to use Linux since most people use Windows :P
2006-06-23 01:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linux and windows are both operating systems (OS). But Linux is a earlier version and when it comes to stability, it hangs often. It can be used by developers but if you need it for your personal use or for business, then windows is the best option for performance and stability. :)
2006-06-23 01:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by vampire_deathatdoor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you are trying to accomplish. For a standard bussiness workstation its all about the windows. Its a windows world still and there are more apps and software avalible. but for the hard core network security people are linux FTW.
2006-06-23 01:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by Mike H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my opinion is windows, preferred windows xp but linux works just like windows and mac combined.
2006-06-23 01:23:38 · answer #7 · answered by mastergamer252003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait up for the Windows Vista. You'll stop asking questions like these.
2006-06-23 01:24:20 · answer #8 · answered by abhas1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows is a user friendly,you 've got all what you need!Try some of your friends who uses linux, they always got in trouble on how to use it with their PC!
2006-06-23 01:25:44 · answer #9 · answered by tutax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cost-wise? Linux, Stability and ease of use-WindowsXP.
2006-06-23 01:22:33 · answer #10 · answered by candl91402 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋