i am planning to have both windows and linux os on my computer so want to know which one is better suited for internet usage
2006-09-17 05:47:58 · 7 answers · asked by m c 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Most on-line apps, are designed to work with Windows. Windows has quite a few security flaws. Linux, almost just by being linux (and not as popular) is not as susceptible to viruses, simply because most online stuff does not know what to do with it. If you want to be secure- go linux, but be prepared for some clunkiness... Have you tried Firefox? Kind of a intermediate step.
2006-09-17 05:57:56 · answer #1 · answered by Sad-Dad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a good firewall or anti-virus program windows is pretty secure. Othewise Linux would be a better choice, but the usability of Linux is nowhere near as friendly as Windows.
2006-09-17 05:56:09 · answer #2 · answered by Jestep 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linux is safer against viruses/
But if you run a good virus program, and keep it updated, windows is great too.
Free avg at grisoft.com is a good virus program, and it is free, and it is compatible with windows XP security center
2006-09-17 05:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone says 'Linux' is more secure. I have tried both, and I feel more comfortable with 'Windows'. But I could be biased, as I have been using Windows for years.
2006-09-17 05:55:25 · answer #4 · answered by Kalyansri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
relies upon on regardless of matches your favor? abode windows is properly used and by employing some distance the classic for lots of at present's applications. Linux a lot less headache, yet, some courses are having compatibility topics....
2016-11-27 20:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linux, but there can be bugs and it can't run some programs. But it is generally much safer.
2006-09-17 05:55:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linux:
http://www.yolinux.com/TUTORIALS/LinuxTutorialInternetSecurity.html
Microsoft products are largely targeted for viruses, mainly because of their widespread use.
2006-09-17 05:53:26 · answer #7 · answered by Ragdoll 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋