| 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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