What are the differences between Windows and Linux Operating system?
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Licensing freedom vs. licensing restrictions
With a Linux GPL-licensed operating system, you are free to modify that software and use and even republish or sell it. With the Microsoft license, you have licensing restrictions.
Online peer support vs. paid help-desk support
With Linux, you have the support of a huge community via forums, online search, and plenty of dedicated Web sites.
Security
Linux has a very good security as you can log on to Linux only with a user id and password.
Booting
Linux can be booted from any hard disk in the computer, whereas Windows must be booted from the first hard disk.
With a Linux GPL-licensed operating system, you are free to modify that software and use and even republish or sell it. With the Microsoft license, you have licensing restrictions.
Online peer support vs. paid help-desk support
With Linux, you have the support of a huge community via forums, online search, and plenty of dedicated Web sites.
Security
Linux has a very good security as you can log on to Linux only with a user id and password.
Booting
Linux can be booted from any hard disk in the computer, whereas Windows must be booted from the first hard disk.
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Both Windows and Linux are operating systems.
An operating system is a vital part of a computer system.
Without it, applications will not at all function in a well manner.
The major difference between Windows and Linux is that Windows is a commercial operating system.
Linux is open source ,i.e., freely available.
Windows is sold by Microsoft while Linux is technically a kernel.
It is impossible to master Linux within few days which is not at all the case with Windows.
An operating system is a vital part of a computer system.
Without it, applications will not at all function in a well manner.
The major difference between Windows and Linux is that Windows is a commercial operating system.
Linux is open source ,i.e., freely available.
Windows is sold by Microsoft while Linux is technically a kernel.
It is impossible to master Linux within few days which is not at all the case with Windows.
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