Windows vs Linux –Why to use both OS

Want to show you some difference between windows and Linux. Although comparing both OS’s wouldn’t be a good idea. But a rough comparison is given below for the interest of general public. If you are a window enthusiast I will advise you to have a look at the feature of Linux and vice versa.

Price:

Linux is free and hundreds of distributions are available for free downloads. It’s up to you if you use it or not. However window is costly and its price is $99 to $199.it is free if you are a student.

Ease of use

The popularity of window is due to ease of use as compared to Linux. However some Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Linux mint are user friendly and migration from window to Linux will be welcoming.

Reliability

When it comes to reliability Linux is best and window can’t compete with Linux .it is super secured and with better process managements.

Software

However you can find any type of software for both window and Linux. But Linux has less number of commercial software and windows have more paid software’s. However both have good number of free and paid software. But Linux has little bit more free software.

Software cost

All software for windows are not free and some are very costly like adobe products and simulation software’s. However most of the software for Linux is free.

Hardware

Windows is not good for old hardware and you will find problem and issues running windows on old hardware. Also most hardware developer tends to provide drivers for windows and Linux is waiting for enthusiast to create driver for their Linux distribution.

Security

Linux is far more secure than windows. User who needs reliability and security prefer Linux over windows. Most of the Trojan and malware are created for windows as compared to Linux. Linux is more secure because source code is free and it is easy for developers to speculate bugs and fix it in no time.

Support

There are hundreds and thousands of support forums are available for both Os. But most of the windows support is paid and easily available as compared to Linux. Linux online forums are best and cheap source of helping and support.

User case

Users tend to use windows for most of the time because it is easy to use. However scientist and other professional would love to use Linux because you can achieve more in fewer budgets and less time.

Conclusion

Both operating systems are worth trying. We can’t compare both OS. Both are best for the job. It is totally your personal choice what to use and what to not use.it is all up to your need and requirements. However Linux is economical to use and on the other hand window is easy for newbies.

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