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LINUX vs.LINUX vs.WindowsWindows


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FlavorsWindows

Older flavors(Win9x): - Windows 95, 98, 98SE and Me. Newer flavors(NT class): - Windows NT3, NT4, 2000, XP

and Vista.Linux

Linux distributions(distros).

They use the same kernel (the guts of the OperatingSystem). They differ in the

Add-on software provided, GUI,

Install process, Price, Documentation Technical support.


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Graphical User InterfaceWindows

GUI and a command line interface. Windows 3.1 Windows 95 Windows 2000

Windows XP Linux GUI and a command line interface

It provides double

1) GUIs2) KDE3) Gnome.

Drastically

Slightly

Fairlylarge


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Multiple Users

Windows Non-multi user system.

Databases running underWindows operating System is designed todeal with a single human being at a time.

Linux

Multi user system.It is designed to handle

multiple concurrent users.


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Hard Disk Partitions

WindowsIt must be installed to and boot from aprimary partition.

LinuxIt can be installed to and boot from eithera primary partition or a logical partition.

Logical partitions reside inside a specialtype of primary partition called anextended partition.


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Hardware the OS runs onWindows

It does not runs on many different hardwareplatforms. Windows NT used to run on,

MIPS CPUsAlpha CPUs

Linux It runs on many different hardware platforms. It

runs on a very wide range of computers, from thelowest of the low to the highest of the high.


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Customization

WindowsBy default, Windows only offers customization of sizeand color of the graphical elements, and it istypically not possible to change how the interfacereacts to user input.

LinuxLinux offers dozens of different user interfaces to

choose from through numerous desktopenvironments and window managers. Differentenvironment offers various levels of customizability,ranging from the basic colors and size to extremecustomizability of user input, actions, and display.


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Downtime

WindowsReboots are usually required after system anddriver updates. Microsoft has its

hotpatching technology, designed to reducedowntimes.Linux

Linux itself needs to restart only for kernel

updates. a special utility can be used to load thenew kernel and execute it without a hardwarereset and hence can stay up for years withoutrebooting.


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Pre-installed softwareWindows

Some multimedia and home use software (IE,Media player, Notepad, WordPad, Paint)plus OEM bundled software. Windows VistaIncludes IE7, Windows mail, Windows mediacentre, etc. depending on which edition ispurchased.

LinuxAll main distributions contain numerous

programs: multimedia, graphics, internet, officesuites, games, system utilities and alternativedesktop environments. Some distributionsspecialise in education, games, or security.


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Security

WindowsThe vast majority of malicious software

runs on Windows (approx 98%). Windows

users are burdened with the need for anti-virus and anti-spyware software.

LinuxLinux users are free from malicioussoftware. Only the desktop users can runthe software on the system.


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Cost

WindowsWindows is expensive. Microsoft allows asingle copy of Windows to be used on only

one computer. Starting with Windows XP,they use software to enforce this rule.Linux

For desktop or home use and server use

Linux is very cheap or free when comparedto Windows. Once you have purchasedLinux, you can run it on any number of computers for no additional charge.


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