Microsoft VS Linux explain to me witch you prefer and why ?

Question

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Answer 1

My main reason for switching to Linux was Security, I got so fed up with the spyware/malware and viruses (or the amount of time taken to configure and update)

Windows is bloated (one size fits all kinda thing) Linux is very streamlined and more configurable.

Easier to update for patches/fixes as this can be done with one command via the command line.

You can still run Window Games on Linux, I run Unreal Tournament, Call of Duty and loads others (using Cedega or Wine).

Linux has all the equivalents of window programs, ok there are few but they tend to be pretty good.

Linux does not crash!

Linux is free Windows cost $100+

Linux has a 'real' filesystem so no need to defrag like you need to on Windows.

Linux is backward compatible for older hardware.

Linux is a bit harder to get to grips with, WIndows is much easier in this sense.

Ubuntu is my favourite Linux distro due to it having a small footprint and good community support (no built in firewall but my router already has one).

Open Source (free) software on Linux is the norm, windows you generally have to pay for good software.

Windows slows down the more applications you install, with the boot process being affected, Linux does not slow down when you install loads of apps on it, this is mainly to do with it not having a registry which is Windows Achilles heel.

Safer to surf the net on Linux using a firewall (fact!)

Linux less prone to vulnerabilities than Windows.

The last link below is funny :)

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

Answer 2

I prefer Ubuntu Linux over all, and Linux Mint next. I have used Windows since day one. It was a giant leap forward many years ago, but nowadays is just too problematic. Mac i have not used in a long while. I believe Linux has passed Mac up as far as desktop use. The real problem in comparing these 3 OS's is difficult because most of the software that people want to use is written for Windows OS. And the only reason for that is that is what most computers come with already loaded. Linux is a much better OS, and few seem to be finding that out. I think its just a matter of time before Linux takes over and Windows winds up where Mac is- on the bottom. If all the software available would run on all OS's, few would choose Windows, and probably fewer would choose Mac. Most people who give Linux an honest try- stay with it. I tried it 2 years ago, and never looked back. I have never had to use code or type in a terminal command in Linux- its all been point and click for me.

Answer 3

I've had Linux on my machine for about 6 months (dual boot with Windows XP.) I got it because I was curious..... how could a free operating system be any good? After using it on and off for about three months I realized it wasn't good. It's fantastic! So far, it does everything XP can do and it does it faster, smoother and in my opinion, easier.

I'm not some kind of computer genius. I'm just your average user. So I'm sure I haven't even tapped into a lot of what Linux has to offer. But hey, I was still learning things about XP! And that's another very important part of the Linux experience. I'm using Ubuntu and they have a user forum that is just outstanding. When I've had questions people have been right there with answers. Not days later as usually happens with Microsoft but in most cases just minutes (literally.)

Ubuntu also has what they call a "live CD". You can use the CD to immediately access Linux and begin using it without actually installing it on your computer. No time limits - play with it for as long as you like. If you decide you want to install it, that same CD will be your install disk. I've also heard some really good things about another Linux version from Knoppix. Here's a couple of web sites for you. Hope this helped.

http://www.ubuntu.com/

http://www.knoppix.net/

Answer 4

"Last week, I listed the Top five things Linux can learn from Microsoft. Well, it's a two-way street: Microsoft could really stand to learn a few things from Linux, too.

"Yes, I know I sound like a crackpot to some of you, since most of you are reading this on a Windows-based PC. But, consider if you will, just how late Microsoft always is with its software releases. Think about how Microsoft applications are known for having all the security of an open door. Contemplate how Linux is chewing away at the server market and starting to become a real player on the desktop. Finally, let's not forget that Apple, with its new Intel-based Macs has come back from its near-death desktop experience to starting to gain desktop popularity again..."

Complete Story

Answer 5

I used to dual boot windows and Linux because windows had support for some software I needed for class.

At the moment though I am using Linux entirely on its own.

I use Linux because it is completely free and open source. It comes with some fantastic software, including replacements for many windows only (or windows and mac only) software. OpenOffice is in my opinion better in many ways than MS Office and even when I was using windows I used OpenOffice in it.

I'm a software developer, and development tools and environments for linux are fantastic, especially Eclipse for java programming. The c/c++ development software available is also top notch.

Hardware support in linux is at a point where almost every device on my Toshiba laptop which was designed for use in linux is supported. Power managment could still be improved, however, I'm not overly worried about it.

Answer 6

Linux doesn't have spyware and virus problems like Windows.

Linux is stable.

Linux is powerful (the fastest super-computers in the world run Linux).

Linux is "free as in freedom" (and in cost).

Try Ubuntu. It comes with thousands of free programs:

Answer 7

Linux. It's cleaner and not so much bloatware. This is one of the top reasons, Linux is used for servers. It's easier to maintain and doesn't have so much garbage attached to it like Windblows does. Less security leaks, patches, etc. Programs run smoother and less corruption of data or files.

Answer 8

linux its free

Answer 9

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