Different Between Linux And            Window|Shadow Cyber Security

 


Linux is open source operating system (OS). An operating system is the software that directly manages a system's resources and hardware, CPU, memory and storage. The operating system sits between applications and hardware and makes the connections between all of your software and the physical resources that do work.




This is the best known and most used open source operating system. As an operating system, Linus is software that sits underneath all of the other software on a computer, receiving requests from those programs.

Windows is a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface. Windows are managed by a windows manager as part of a windowing system.




This is a graphical operating system developed by Microsoft, It allows users to view and store files, run the software, watch videos, games and provides a way to connect to the internet. Released for both home computing and professional works.



Is Linux or Windows Better?

 

Linux offers great speed and security on the other hand, windows offers great ease of use, that even non tech people can work easily on personal computers. Linux is employed by many corporate organisations as servers and operating system for security purpose while windows is mostly employed by business users.


Given Below points defines the difference between Linux and Windows:-


1. COST

Linux distribution is mostly free, some are paid but at cheaper rates.

Windows is paid only and at higher rates then Linux distributions.

2.SIZE

Linux size is small compare to windows. Windows size is quite large then Linux.

3. EXTENSIBILITY

Linux is extensible or we can say customisation. Windows is not customised 

4. LANGUAGE USED

Linux written in C language.  Windows written in C++, C and assembly language.

5.BOOTING

Linux can be booted from and disk. and Windows can be booted from prime disk.

6. CASE SENSITIVE

Linux file name are sensitive, and Window file names are not case sensitive.

7.COMMAND LINE

Linux, Bash is default shell, In windows 10, Windows power shell is used.

8.PLATFORMS

Linux is available for all the platforms and Windows supports only the defined platforms.


Linux has good performance. It is much quicker, fast and smooth even on the older hardware's. Windows 10 is slow compared to Linux because of running batches at the back end, required good hardware to run.


Given below things you can do on Linux but not on windows:-


1.Choose from so many distros and flavors finds distros that are suitable for a specific audience like novice users, gamer, system developers, ethical hackers and more. This variety helps provide  you with a personalized experience. You can get a targeted Linux distros of you want to use the operating system for specific tasks.

So many distros and their flavors, Linux offers you choices that you don't get on windows, you get just one flagship operating system from Microsoft.



2.Test a Distro through Live boot Linux has various distribution that offer tons of unique features. Distros let you test the environment first using a live boot feature. Linux is no need to delete your current operating system. The live boot feature enables you to run any Linux distro in real time through a USB drive, Evaluate a distro while keeping your current operating system intact.


3. Use the operating system for free forever Linux is open source and you can install it for free, unlike Windows, which comes at a rather hefty price. Linux creator developer this operating system to use, select any Linux distro and install it without worrying about spending a time.


4. Use the operating system without needing an antivirus Linux system has a protective layer over core operating system files, which does't allow anyone except super users to access root files. That is why virus attacks on Linux are rare, Don't need to buy costly antivirus software for your system every year as you do with Windows.


5. Create your own operating system as Linus is open source, it means anyone can use, edit and distribute its source code. Access to the complete code and modify it or even add custom features to it. The open source nature of Linux has helped in growing its community support, easily get solution and fixes for any problem you face through discussions on forums . It's all because of the open source code.


6. Use multiple desktop environments simultaneously the desktop environment like GNOME, XFCE, KDE and more are the beauty of Linux, can go a step further and install multiple DEs on the same Linux distro. This type of ability lets you taste different flavors of the same distro simultaneously.Some Linux distro come pre installed with multiple desktop environment, while in others you have to install and configure desktops manually.


7. Create a folder named CON a Windows forbids creating a folder named CON, this is because CON is reserved to use for specific system tasks.Linux allows you to create a CON folder, however, in fact, there is no restriction in naming folders and files.


Reliability


Windows as well all have come to know, becomes sluggish by the day. Reinstall windows after a while when encounter crashes , slowdown on your system.Under the Linux user, will not have to reinstall it just to experience a faster and a smoother system. Linux helps your system run smoothly for a longer period.

Windows user will have to develop a habit where you keep on rebooting the system for just about everything.This is probably observe that most of the internet giants like Facebook and Google  run on Linux. Even super computers run mostly on Linux.

Originally designed as an operating system accessible to the Linux kernel today underpins all Linux operating systems, However, as it remains open source, anyone can tweak or modify the operating  system for their own purposes. This makes it incredibly difficult to choose between them, making it far more complicated then simply picking Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10.

This also comes with the set of advantages, Given the nature of open source software, these distributions can vary widely in functionally and sophistication and many are constantly evolving, the choice is almost overwhelming.


Open source

Advocate of open source software or just plain tired of all the forced update and reboot in Windows, then Linux may be a viable option.


Source code

Linux is an open source operating system whereas Windows Operating system is commercial. Linux has access to source code and alters the code as per user need whereas Windows does not have access to the source code.Users of Linux has access to the source code of the kernel and alter the code according to his need. It has its own advantages. Bugs in the operating system will get fixed at a rapid pace but developers may take advantages of any weakness in the operating system of found.

Windows only selected members to have access to the source code. The Linux kernel in most distributions are entirely free and open source. Companies offer paid support is still free to download and install.




 Given below things you can do on Linux but not no Windows:-

- Test a Distro through Live boot

- Use the operating system for free forever

- Choose from so many distros and flavors

-Create your own operating system

-Use the operating system without needing an antivirus

- Don't need to restrict the PC at each step

- Use lightweight distro to resurrect old PCs and laptops.


Why Linux is better for servers?


Linux servers are widely used today and considered amongst the most popular due to their security, stability and also flexibility, standard windows servers. Another major benefit of using Linux over closed source software like Windows is that the former is fully open source.

 

Which operating system is best for a server?


Best operating system for the web server is one that can provide optimal security at all times. Both Linux and Windows operating system are highly secured, but Linux offers better overall security as an open source operating system. The reason is that any security flaw or software bug can be easily discovered.


 

 




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