LINUX | WINDOWS |
Users have access to source code | Access of source code is not available to users |
Highly customizable | Less customization option |
GPL License – free to modify and redistribute | Microsoft’s License, can’t be modified and redistribute by users |
More command lines for daily uses | More GUI than command lines |
Community Support | Microsoft Support |
Users have control on upate, no reboot required | No control for update time, reboot frequently required |
More secured | Less secure |
Open Source | Closed Source |
Free | Cost is needed |
No Virus, malware | Vire, malware exists |
Low hardware cost | High Hardware cost |
Linux Kernel released on 199 | Windows first released on 1985 |
Developed by Linus Torvald | Developed by Microsoft |
More stable | Can be easily attacked without user’s knowledge |
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