Difference between Linux And Windows

Linux OS

Linux was originally built by Linus Torvalds at the University of Helsinki in

1991.

Linux is a Unix-like, Kernal-based, fully memory-protected, multitasking

operating system

It runs on a wide range of hardware from PCs to Macs.

Linux has been primary used by advanced computer users programmers

and developers

with Linux you also get the original computer code to examine and tweak
(modify) at your leisure.

Linux falls short in the number of different applications available for it.

Linux programs are distributes freely since they are not developed by
commercial software companies, but instead are created under the GNU
Public License, which makes the software free

Linux software lacks the GUI and is therefore not liked by many users

Linux contains X-Windows with 2 interfaces GDK & KDE

Linux offers a choice of four desktops thus allowing the user to work in
different windows on different desktop for convenience

Linux requires 386 architecture to run. Thus, it is compatible with any

improved architecture such as 486, Pentium, Pentium Pro, etc

There are drivers available for much many types of hardware devices

Linux program installation seems to be easier since it only requires a restart

when hardware device has been changed
 Linux supports multiple copies of the Kernel on the system such that if an
error is encountered and the Kernel becomes corrupted, a different copy of
the Kernel can be used to boot up the system

Linux seems to be more prepared for protecting itself because of the

beginning developments of Linux, UNIX, and FreeBSD which were aimed
at top notch security

Linux allows does not create registry keys in a way Windows does allowing
a user to browse installed components registry keys, which contain
important information

Linux is more virus proof since viruses malicious programs either cannot
be run automatically on the Linux machine, or simply are not capable of
being executed on a 386 architecture

Expensive hardware can be shared.

Better utilization of resources and less idle time for each resource.

As number of users increase the performance degrades.

Some resources such as HD space can be expensive since a lot is needed.

The software is more complicated making it expensive.

75% of respondents were already using Linux and another 14% were
evaluating it

43% of all web sites use Linux servers running the Apache Web server

Personal Workstation

File and Print Server

Internet Service Provider

Three-tier Client/Server

Turnkey Syste
Windows OS

Windows is a GUI based operating system

It has powerful networking capabilities, is multitasking, and extremely user

friendly

Many beginner users find Windows easer to use than other operating
systems

Windows has been enjoying an overall advantage over Linux due to

Microsofts market success because of its broad focus aimed at all kinds of
users

This means that unlike Windows where you only get access to the compiled
programs that you run on your machine

Since Microsoft is more popular, the Hardware products are aimed at the
biggest market Windows, such that the product would be sold and used
widely

Windows has its own share of problems the fact that some software is not
compliant for different versions of windows (i.e. Windows 95/98) and that
many times the GUI concept is overused such that command arguments
cannot be passed to the program

Windows, on the other hand, is limited to the way the application windows
are laid out on the screen

Windows GUI also has been known for its large memory requirements,
where it usually uses a huge chunk of RAM for visual components

Windows is often known for a large amount of loop holes

OS it must not crash, even under extreme loads. OS should process requests
even if the operating system or hardware fails
 Windows seems to be less stable even though the latest versions of Windows
2000 and XP are far more improved than the incredibly buggy Windows
95

Windows not so finicky. Neither very secure nor stable compared to

UNIX, but very easy to master. A compromise between functionality and
usability
Windows XP, like Windows 98 is a Graphical User
Interface, or GUI. It uses graphical representations of the
underlying complexities of the operating system to eliminate the need to
learn complex commands. This makes using the software easier and more
efficient.

Advanced networking features for domain-based networks

Remote Access capabilities

Encrypting File System (EFS)

Support for multiple-processors

Support for multiple languages

The three basic elements of the Windows XP file system are:

File

Folder or Directory

Drive or Partition

Expensive hardware can be shared.

Better utilization of resources and less idle time for each resource.

Problems

As number of users increase the performance degrades.

Some resources such as HD space can be expensive since a lot is needed.