Difference between Windows and Linux
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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