linux/windows?

Question

Whats the major difference between these two when you just intall them?

Answer 1

Windows is easier, but requires many updates as soon as you install it.

- Bad things about Windows
Windows requires Anti-virus
Windows requires Anti-spyware

- Bad things about Linux
Linux is difficult to learn and experts don't come cheap. There are no community courses on how to use it, so you have to learn from books on your own.
It is difficult (at times) to install new programs, new users and manage user permissions.
It is often difficult to add new devices. Check to see if there is a Linux driver before buying it.
I fear that the Linux file system is half-baked and unreliable when compared to Windows. But many overcome this by installing RAID

- Good things about Windows
The NTFS file system is awesome
While Windows is not free, maintenance is easy, and it is easy to find someone to help.
Much more plug and play devices and programs
Microsoft Office is much more connected with other office programs and is much more sharable with others.

- Good things about Linux
Safe, secure and reliable. Install the programs that you want and it simply works!

If you intend to WORK in computers, you will never be unemployed if you know Windows. If you know only Linux, you might find that there are not enough customers for you.

Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 2

Linux is just now starting to come out of the box, so to say. It a good OS and many Servers use the UNIX base, from which, If I remember, correct Linux is developed.
Both are good OS. With Linux you may need to find a few Drivers for some certain things, but, most are there. As Linux becomes more popular many Computer Companies are designing computers for Linux which will help. I use Windows for the availability of Software. I use Linux to Learn as most Software is Free. For, office applications Linux has most needed Software.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Good things about windows:

- Plenty software available for it
- Loads of people use it so if you run into trouble, somebody might have an idea what's wrong.
- It's pretty quick (ish)
- Sort of easy to install

Bad things about windows (I'll be brief):
- Viruses, Spyware/malware is rife - You need programs to protect yourself/computer from them
- Windows installs as administrator by default (very bad)
- You have to defrag your hard drive every month or so.
- You have to pay for it
- Very easy to break/crash your system (as most users run as administrator)
- Not very secure out of the box


Good things about Linux (Ubuntu Linux specifically):
- It's free
- Easy to install (in most cases easier than windows)
- A try before you install option (Live CD's)
- Automated updating of programs via the web (windows cannot do this..........yet)
- You do NOT have to defrag linux systems as they use a 'proper filing system'
- More Secure than windows as you do not run as administrator/root by default and OS is less prone to attack as a result.
- K Desktop Environment is very slick and easy to use, loads of programs installed by default i.e. email/browser/chat/instant messenger
- Security patches are issued very quickly (quicker than windows in most cases)
- Don't need Anti-Virus software to the extend windows does, no spyware/malware on linux.
- Linux is rock solid for stability (hardly ever crashes and if it does you must have doen something really dumb)
- It's free
- Very large community online
- Become a geek overnight (or is that bad?)
- Oh! did I mention it was free :)

Bad things about Linux:
- Can be difficult to get going for a newcomer in some cases
- Can be complex to troubleshoot if things go belly up
- Can't run all windows software on it, ok you can run some games and some other stuff but generally you have to pay to get windows stuff running sweet on it.
- Can be a bit slower than Windows because of the filing system at times but if you take into account the fragmenting in windows it kinda balances out.
- Most users are reluctant to use/learn a new Operating System because they know windows better

Hope this helps.

Cheers!

Caulski

Answer 5

Well, one major difference is that you can boot from a CD with Linux, which you can't do with Windows, Sir.

Linux let's you have OS run from a CD without needing to install it on your system, Sir.

Have a nice day.

Answer 6

Windows has been built to be easier. Linux is more stable, has more software available (almost all of it is free also). Most Linux 'distros' have versions that you can burn onto CD and run them strictly off of the CD to try them out. Mind you, running off of CD is very slow compared to hard drive installation but at least you can get a feel for it. Also, http://www.ubuntu.com will ship you a free CD of the product and I personally recommend this distro for desktop use.

Answer 7

Everything. Totally different operating systems. Windows is more user friendly, and Linux is more powerful, but at the cost of ease of use.

Answer 8

The major difference is that most of the software in existence is for Windows. So you might not be able to find an Encyclopedia or anything good for your PC.