Both Windows and Linux operating systems have their strong points and drawbacks. Windows is very popular. It is almost universal in that most applications are made for this system. Both flexible and reliable, Linux is a free operating system that many people enjoy. To help you decide on which OS is better for you, this article will discuss both Linux and Windows.
The most obvious advantage that Windows has over Linux is ease of use. This is mostly because Microsoft has become absolutely the best and most popular operating system in the world. So the biggest majority of the programs and the applications out there have been made to be Windows compatible. If you are a gamer, for example, it's very likely that you will need a Windows based computer to play the games that you like the best. While there are ways to run some Windows applications on Linux, this will require more effort and technical ability than simply running them on a PC that has Windows installed on it. So for the casual computer user who just wants to run the most popular programs, Windows is the more convenient choice.
Windows is known for its ability to provide help when needed, especially if you are not adept at using the computer. As long as the version of Windows that you have is licensed, this is 100% true.
If your version is licensed, you can chat with the help desk, or even get e-mail support in a short amount of time. Everyone knows that Microsoft is definitely one of the biggest corporations. Due to the fact that Linux is not a commercial company, any help that you receive will be from online forums and other similar websites. To get fast efficient customer service, with hardly any effort, Windows is definitely the one to go with. Linux simply does not offer that level of help.
Educational software designed specifically for Linux is available for people to utilize. Many schools have found that installing Linux on their computers is the best solution to provide their students with the best possible resources for learning. Of course, the fact that Linux software is free is a great advantage in this area all by itself, especially in a time when many schools are facing budget cuts. The trend is gradually moving toward Linux in a very slow way, but as more people learn about the advantages of Linux, and the educational software that it has available, the shift may move even faster.
Nothing can please all people, and that goes for operating systems on computers. Neither Linux nor Windows have everything that people want. Everybody has their own likes and dislikes. You might like Linux, if you like knowing how things work on the inside. You need to choose Windows, if user-friendly and easy as possible is what you want.
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