Well, as we know that Linux is an operating system like Windows, but why people are so confident about windows while choosing an operating system for their PC/Laptops? Why people (Non-Developer) are so terrified about this Linux OS? After reading this blog, Definitely, you are going to think about any Linux distro over your Windows.
There are unlimited advantages of the Linux operating system but some of the most hilarious and powerful advantages about Linux over windows operating system are listed below.
1. FREE AND OPEN SOURCE.
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| Linux Distributions |
Really, you don't need to purchase the operating system unlike windows, it's available to download free on their official site and of course, you don't have to bother about genuine copy, piracy, and such that things. And opensource nature of the operating system gives the power and control to make you your own operating system. yes if you have some good programming knowledge then you can freely download the source code of the Linux operating system and make it as you like. Because of this open-source nature, there are many more flavors of Linux that are available in the market unlike windows such as Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Linux Mint, Kali Linux, Red Hat and more.
2.HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY.
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| Puppy Linux |
I'm sure you wouldn't believe the minimum hardware requirement of some Linux distribution.well what would you think about what should be the minimum RAM require for 516mb or 256mb not exactly it only needs 128mb RAM and 516 ROM to operate. yes, there is a flavor of Linux called puppy Linux, with this you can revive your older computer to achieve your work.it doesn't mean that all distributions would work with 128mb RAM. but Linux distributions could be fitted to a range of low-end systems to high-end systems. where the Windows operating system has a higher hardware requirement.
3. SECURITY.
Could you imagine Windows OS without any anti-virus?
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| System Hacking |
Oh.. No!!
Yes Windows OS is vulnerable to different kinds of attacks or hacks. However, Linux is a lot more secure. Although there is no rocket science in it. It is just the way Linux works that makes it a secure operating system. Overall, the process of package management, the concept of repositories, and a couple more features makes it possible for Linux to be more secure than Windows. Linux does not require the use of such Anti-Virus programs. Being secure by nature would make things easier for you and save money as well because you will not have to get a premium Antivirus software!
4. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Do you know the most irritating things in windows that I feel?
Yes Windows OS is vulnerable to different kinds of attacks or hacks. However, Linux is a lot more secure. Although there is no rocket science in it. It is just the way Linux works that makes it a secure operating system. Overall, the process of package management, the concept of repositories, and a couple more features makes it possible for Linux to be more secure than Windows. Linux does not require the use of such Anti-Virus programs. Being secure by nature would make things easier for you and save money as well because you will not have to get a premium Antivirus software!
4. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Do you know the most irritating things in windows that I feel?
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| Windows System Updates |
Yeah, When you open your system to do an urgent task or even at the time of shutdown you are facing these updates available which make you wait for a long period and you can't do anything but in case of Linux you wouldn't face such kind of updating issues. Linux updates are done with your convenience even it Can Be Update Without Restarting. Yeah Great. this is about system software.
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| Ubuntu System Update |
5. APPLICATION SOFTWARE
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| Free Linux Application |
Let's talk about application software, Because of the popularity of windows operating system, the developing companies are making software only for Windows suitable which are not supported by Linux. but lots of software available for windows as well as Linux suitable, like chrome, Firefox, VLC, Skype, VNC Viewer, Filezilla, Thunderbird, blender and there some alternative of some windows software like LibreOffice, Kdenlive, Blasero, GIMP, Transmission and the surprising thing is it's all are available free of cost and also there are some emulator called wine, crossover, play on Linux these give the extension to install and run the Windows software in Linux environment. if you check more such application software click here.
6. COMMAND LINE INTERFERENCE (CLI)
Linux has always been considered the command line operating system while Microsoft makes it user interference for a mouse, it doesn't mean that we have to do all our work through the command. Of course, Linux gives a better graphical interface like windows. windows also have its command prompt but most of the peoples are not aware of this. By using Linux you will definitely get to know about this facility. and the advantage of using a command prompt or terminal is it makes faster. lets you are copying a file of big size in the terminal by the command just typing cp with source followed by a destination file name like:-
>> cp *source *destination
and to download just type wget followed by link
>> wget https://goo.gl/DoWnLoAd_FiLe
6. COMMAND LINE INTERFERENCE (CLI)
Linux has always been considered the command line operating system while Microsoft makes it user interference for a mouse, it doesn't mean that we have to do all our work through the command. Of course, Linux gives a better graphical interface like windows. windows also have its command prompt but most of the peoples are not aware of this. By using Linux you will definitely get to know about this facility. and the advantage of using a command prompt or terminal is it makes faster. lets you are copying a file of big size in the terminal by the command just typing cp with source followed by a destination file name like:-
>> cp *source *destination
and to download just type wget followed by link
>> wget https://goo.gl/DoWnLoAd_FiLe
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| Ubuntu Terminal |
It gives you a much faster experience than the graphically copy paste and download use. Linux terminal is superior to use over windows command prompt for developers.
7. RELIABILITY.
Windows becomes sluggish day after day you will want to reinstall windows after when encounter crashes or slowdown on your system. if you are using Linux you will not have to worry about reinstalling isn't just to experience a faster and smoother system for a long period.
8. COMMUNITY SUPPORT.
7. RELIABILITY.
Windows becomes sluggish day after day you will want to reinstall windows after when encounter crashes or slowdown on your system. if you are using Linux you will not have to worry about reinstalling isn't just to experience a faster and smoother system for a long period.
8. COMMUNITY SUPPORT.
Community Support
Linux gives the largest community support to its end-user. you don't need to hire an expert to solve a problem you are facing on your Linux system. you just need to search for a similar thread on the web or post it on the support team wall. within a minute of your posting on any Linux forums, you may expect a replay along with a detailed solution that helps to resolve your problem with no cost.
9. PRIVACY.
9. PRIVACY.
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| Windows Privacy |
Microsoft certainly tries to anonymize the data collected from every user. However, in windows 10, you could only go to the privacy settings to know that everything is enabling by default. you would need some tools to disable the spying modules of Windows. Linux distribution doesn't collect much even none of user data and moreover, you will not need additional tools to protect your privacy.
Apart from that Google, Facebook, Amazon, and even Microsoft are also using Linux operating system and Google has its own Linux distribution called Goobuntu for their internal use.
These are all the advantages of using Linux instead of Windows, If you’re still going to keep using Windows as your primary OS, what reason could you think of choosing it over Linux? If you’ve already made the switch, and using Linux, what more benefits do you observe? please comments on it…
