Do you run Windows or Linux? If you run both, which one do you prefer? Today we will discuss which operating system, Windows or Linux is suitable for you.
What is an operating system?
An operating system is responsible for managing all the hardware and software resources of the computer. The operating system is the interface between the hardware component and the user.
It
provides a graphical user interface (GUI), manages resource allocation, handles
input/output, and converts programs into processes. It also collaborates
with all programs running on the computer.
The
operating system gives all computer programs access to the CPU, memory, and
storage. Windows, Linux, Chrome OS, and Mac OS are some of the operating
systems we have been using.
Windows
is the most used, and Linux is the most popular operating system.
Windows operating system
Windows
is a licensed operating system. It is designed to be easily operated by
anyone. Windows user interface is straightforward. The terminal can
be operated with a simple mouse click without any commands. Being user
friendly, anyone can use it easily.
Microsoft
Office, Adobe Photoshop, and most computer games run only on
Windows. Linux and Mac OS operating systems do not support these
features.
Troubleshoot
solves some of the problems by identifying itself. The Windows operating
system is widely used as it is straightforward to operate for both tech and
non-tech people.
Linux operating system
Linux is
an open-source operating system. It is based on the Unix standard, which significantly
supports programming. Being open-source allows the user to modify the original
code. There are many Linux distributions available as the code changes.
Linux has
been the first choice of many for server setup. Both Windows and Linux
have their advantages and disadvantages.
This article will help you choose the operating system that suits your needs. We will compare these two operating systems based on different factors.
Freedom
Windows
is a licensed operating system. It would be best to have a Windows license
or product key to run Windows entirely. If you're using pirated Windows,
you may have problems later.
Here
Linux is completely 'free'. You can download and run any distribution from
the Internet. There is no problem with the license and product key.
Booting is done only from the primary 'key' in Windows, but in Linux, you can boot from any disk.
Performance
Linux is
lightweight and uses fewer resources than Windows. At the same time, the
speed of Linux is higher than that of Windows. As it is open-source, Linux
drivers are not readily available in the market, and Windows drivers are easily
available.
distribution
On
Windows, you don't get the same distribution as on Linux. Microsoft itself
updates Windows from time to time and releases new versions. Windows 11 is
the latest version of Windows.
Since
Linux is open source, anyone can modify the code to create a new
distribution. You can enjoy Linux by running all the distributions.
You can
download and use any Linux distribution like Fedora, Arch Linux, Kubuntu,
Ubuntu Mate, and Parrot OS from the Internet.
Security
Windows
OS is much more likely to be attacked by malware than Linux. Because of
the licensing software, only a limited number of people have access to the
source code. Windows requires a separate antivirus to keep the device
safe.
Being
open-source, the code of Linux is open to all developers so that all developers
can fix even the most minor security bug.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
When we
talk about the user interface, Windows is far ahead of Linux. Easy UI so
everyone can use it. No programming knowledge is required to run Windows.
You can
make maximum use of Office products by quickly accessing all the files. Linux
does not provide UI features like Windows. Since everything is done
through the terminal, a little bit of coding concept is needed.
Ease of use
In terms
of convenience, Windows is far ahead of Linux. Windows provides a good
user experience. Navigation and layout are straightforward on Windows
operating system. Most control panel tasks can be managed from Windows
settings.
conclusion
Both
operating systems have their target market. Windows is used everywhere for
business and office purposes. Windows is ahead of all other operating
systems for commercial purposes due to the convenience of the Office
package.
On the
other hand, the first choice of all programmers is the Linux operating
system. Because of its security and reliability, many IT professionals prefer
Linux. There is also a lot of flexibility in customization.
With the
new LTS Ubuntu 2204, the UI has also improved. Programming enhances a lot
once you learn how to use Linux's Wit, Grip.
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