Difference between Windows and Linux

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Both Windows and Linux are Operating systems with their own advantages and disadvantages. Listed below is a chart which can help you to identify the basic difference between Windows and Linux.


WINDOWS
LINUX
Linux is an open source operating system.
Windows is a personal computer GUI operating system from Microsoft.
Can be freely distributed
You must purchase Windows.
Supported file system: Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, Jfs, FAT, FAT 32.
Supported file system: FAT, FAT 32, NTFS.
Linux is a kernel
Windows is an OS.
Programmed in C.
Programmed in C and C++.
With a GPL license you can freely distribute or modify.
With Windows license you cannot modify or distribute Windows.
Linux is considered as more reliable than Windows.
Considered less stable than Windows.
Linux is highly secure OS. This does not mean that Linux is not vulnerable to attacks.
Primary target of viruses and malware.
Not easy to use as Windows.
Considered as the most easy and user friendly Operating system to use.
Linux community support.
Online help and support.
Centralized application installation.
Non-centralized application installation.

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