Which operating system is better to have linux or microsoft XP, and why?

Answer 1

As everyone has said, Windows is used by more businesses and individuals so it has a much larger support base. But you can try Linux on your own computer without actually installing it. You can use what's called a "live CD". When you're finished playing with it, remove the CD and your computer will never know you were using Linux. You can download and burn an .iso file to a blank disk or you can order up to 5 disks free of charge.

http://www.ubuntu.com/

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Answer 2

Money comes into it. Vista Home edition is going to be expensive when it comes out - I'm guessing around $170-$200. A full user-friendly Linux edition, like Mepis, will cost you about $10, or even nothing if you burn your own CD (it's open source, so that's 100% legal).

Please try Linux (especially Mepis) - it looks SOOOOO cool - XP and Vista are really boring compared with it. Linux gives you rock-solid security, so good that you don't even need anti-virus or security software. Surf to the worst hacking/pop-up site on the web with Firefox under Linux, and their attacks will bounce off your PC like air gun pellets bouncing off a tank!

Answer 3

There's no good answer to that. You can find dozens of different linux sites that have a "smaller" version that you can try right on a windows computer, without hurting anything. Just google "linux sites" or something like that and find one. Kinda fun to try it out. Linux OS's have some limitations though - and if you're a beginner or not too computer-savvy, it's best to stick with Windows.

Answer 4

Microsoft XP, due to greater support base. Linux and it's various flavors, even though open source, is not really for the home consumer market.

Answer 5

You Have Top 10 Reasons for Moving to Windows XP Professional.......

1. Helps Protect Your PC

Automatically keep your PC up-to-date with the latest security enhancements including the Windows Security Center, Windows Firewall, and more to help protect your computer from viruses and worms that can spread through the Internet.

2. Quickly Connect to Wireless Networks

Windows XP Professional provides rich, wireless network support, helping you simply and easily connect to wireless networks whether in your home, office, or out on the road.

3. Keep Your Laptop More Secure

The Encrypting File System, only in Windows XP Professional, provides an additional level of file protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key. If your laptop gets stolen or lost, unauthorized users should not be able to read or view your confidential files.

4. Get More Life Out of Your Laptop Battery

Save battery power when you're working on the road, at the library, or coffee shop. Windows XP Professional extends battery life by managing the way your laptop uses power. Now you can work longer on battery power and more accurately forecast how long your batteries will last.

5. Set Up and Share Your Computer Quickly and Easily

Quickly set up and connect all the computers, printers, devices, and an Internet connection in your home with the all new Network Setup Wizard. Sharing a computer with others has never been easier; quickly access your personal files and accounts without having to close applications or restart the computer.

6. Easy To Use

The clean, simple design of Windows XP Professional puts the features you use most often at your fingertips, helping you find them quickly.

7. Work From Anywhere

The Remote Desktop feature found only in Windows XP Professional allows you to remotely access your PC running Windows XP Professional, from another Windows-based PC, so you can work with all of your files and applications while away from your office or home PC.

8. Recover Easily From Problems Caused by System or Application Changes

If something goes wrong with your computer, you can easily remove and roll back any system or application changes without losing files and other valuable information.

9. Join a Network or Domain

Windows XP Professional is designed to work with Windows Server networks and includes capabilities for both small office networks with up to 10 PCs and Windows Server based networks.

10. Work With the Tools You Need to Get Things Done

Choose from the widest range of software, hardware, and services designed to work together seamlessly including support for many older applications designed for earlier versions of Windows.

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Answer 6

i currently own several pc's i have xp linux mac and vista
xp is the most widly used os although mac and linux are much more secure but vista is more secure and has a more linux feel to it i probably didnt answer your question with all this
but most software is written for the windows platform
as are most viruses

Answer 7

As with most questions like this, the best answer to give is that it depends.
Here is my view on each:

XP:
Very easy to learn
Great for the average email checking, game playing, paper writing user
All software is compatible (or it should be)
Security is always an issue.

Linux:
much more secure
cheaper
Pretty big learning curve for the average user
software isn't always compatible
probably best for network security/backbone

Answer 8

Linux is much more efficient in using the computer resources, but Windows has many more programs that work with it.

Answer 9

XP is better......becoz of the large software options available !
linux is better becoz its totally free of cost

Answer 10

REDHAT, Suse, Ubantu and even Puppey Linux can do things even "Bill the Barbaric" and his thiugs only dream about