I am pretty sure that most of the computer user knows this logo. This is the logo of Windows. This next picture, Tux the penguin, is the logo of Linux.
Comparison of Windows and Linux
1. Pre-installation
Windows: It is already pre-installed on almost all new desktop computers.
Linux: It is pre-installed on only few new computers
2. Ease of Installation
Windows: In Windows Server 2003 and prior, there are two stages in the installation. First is the text mode, then preceded by the graphical mode.But in Windows Vista or newer, there is only one stage, which is graphical.
Linux: Simple graphical installers are provided for those new and intermediate users.
3. Pre-installed Softwares
Windows: Internet Explorer, Windows Media Center, Notepad, Paint (depending on the version of Windows)
Linux: Multimedia, graphics, internet, office suites, games, system utilities, and alternative desktop environments are already contained.
4. Customization
Windows: Offers customization in size and color of the graphical elements only.
Linux: Customization ranges from colors and size to user input, actions, and display.
5. Accessibility
Both offers accesibility options.
6. Gaming
Windows: Most of the video games support Windows and are released first and most of the time only for Windows.
Linux: The games can be run using a compatibility layer but it can surpass the speed of the game when played using Windows.
7. Security
Windows: Since there are a lot of Windows systems, there are more targets to attack making malware developers attack it. Windows system are all tightly binary-compatible which means that just a single attack can affect the system.
Linux: In contrast to Windows, Linux is more loosely coupled with source compatibility and different selections of software. Even if the software is buggy, there is a reduced chance of affecting all Linux computers.
8. Price
Windows: Microsoft Windows runs between $50.00 - $150.00 US dollars per each license copy. Really expensive.
Linux: Available for free or at much lower price than Windows.
9. Ease of use
Windows: It may not be the easiest operating system but it is still easier to use than Linux. It has friendly user interface.
Linux: It has improved its ease of use but still, Windows wins.
10. Software cost
Windows: Most of the programs are to be purchased first. These programs cost $20.00 - $200.00+ US dollars per copy. Which is why people just download some software with cracks.
Linux: Available on the internet for free.
Personally, I like Windows more. I have no experience in installing Linux yet. But when it comes to software, I think Linux is better because the softwares are freeware and it is invulnerable to attacks. My computer got attacked by viruses for so many times that's why I find it hard to reformat my computer although I am knowledgable with reformatting.
But, I think I'd still go for Windows.
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