Linux Vs Microsoft

Linux v/s Windows
By- Sukhdeep Singh Univ.Roll no. - 1144460 CSE-N1-115301

CONTENTS
Introduction to Linux & Windows
Fundamental Difference
Technical Comparison
Graphical user Interface
Comparison of Applications
Distributors
Price Comparison
Security
CONCLUSION
Linux was originally built by Linus Torvalds at the
University of Helsinki in 1991.
Linux is a Unix-like, Kernel-based, fully memory-

protected, multitasking operating system.
It runs on a wide range of hardware from PCs to Macs.

Windows
First version of Windows – Windows 3.1 released in
1992 by Microsoft.
Windows is a GUI(Graphical User Interface) based

operating system.
It has powerful networking capabilities, is

multitasking, and extremely user friendly.
Fundamental Difference between
Linux & Windows
One fundamental difference between the two systems is
the fact that Linux is "open source".
Open source means any PC can be booted with USB

support with the system and therefore we will have
every administration and analysis applications that we
have selected, so we will need not install it.
Unlike Windows which has to be installed on the system

to only get access to run compiled programs on it.
Technical Comparisons
Software
Linux has a large variety of available software programs, utilities,
and games. However, Windows has a much larger selection of
available software.
Because of the large amount of Microsoft Windows users,

there is a much larger selection of
available software programs, utilities, and games for Windows.
Hardware
Linux companies and hardware manufacturers have made
great advancements in hardware support for Linux and
today Linux will support most hardware devices. However,
many companies still do not offer drivers or support for
their hardware in Linux.
Because of the amount of Microsoft Windows users and

the broader driver support, Windows has a much larger
support for hardware devices and a good majority of
hardware manufacturers will support their products in
Microsoft Windows.
Graphical User Interface
Although the majority Linux variants have improved
dramatically in ease of use, Windows is still much
easier to use for new computer users.
Microsoft has made several advancements and changes
that have made it a much easier to use operating system,
and although arguably it may not be the easiest
operating system, it is still Easier than Linux.
Comparison of Applications
Linux falls short in the number of different
applications available for it.
There are much more various applications available

for Microsoft since the population of Window’s users
is greater than Linux’s.
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.
Linux programs are distribute 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.
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.
LINUX
Most common Distributors are ubuntu & redhat

WINDOWS
Microsoft has Authorized Embedded Distributors in countries.

is the sole authorized Microsoft distributor in INDIA
PRICE Comparison
•Linux is a Free & Open source operating System
can be downloaded over the internet anytime.
•Linux global community is made up of thousands of

people who help to build the best open-source
operating system in the world by sharing their time
and skills.Shared efforts. Shared principles. So No
cost.
Microsoft Windows has various retail costs as:
Version Cost(INR)
Window 7 Home Basic 4070/-
Window 7 Home Premium 5200/-
Window 7 Professional 8200/-
Window 7 Ultimate 8650/-
*Windows legal free online downloads are not available.

Security
Linux is "virus-free"
All the technical glitches can be overwritten by a clever

programmer. If at all any virus is spread, since things are
open and people have access to all the source ..
immediately a cure will be available because there is a
huge developer base in the bazaar .. so it is not worth
spending time in writing a virus .. and another point is
people will be more interested in some thing which are
hidden .. other wise there is no challenge in breaking an
open box .. !!!
"Virus free" is not true at all.
However, virus (writers) have a harder time in a Linux
environment.
Technical reasons for “VIRUS FREE” nature are:
1) Linux distros don't run as admin/root by default (and you
really don't need to run as admin to be productive in Linux)
2) Linux distros have secure file permissions by default. That

means an "infected user" will not disrupt other users or "the
system".
3) Linux approach to security is to make it the highest priority,

even above usability.
4) Open source and full disclosure lead to quick patches/fixes

Antivirus Soft wares are required for the removal &
repair of VIRUS and VIRUS infected files in
Windows.
Norton and McAfee are popular Antivirus Sofwares.

Conclusion
Well that’s all ,I have presented my findings on the
topic of Linux v/s Windows, although it is by no
means an easy topic to research, it is a very interesting
one to look into and there is a seemingly infinite
amount of published material out there about the
subject which will always leave you wanting to know
more.
Broadly Concluding Linux & Windows have head to
head rivalries both being Best on their own basis
& REAL CONCLUSION can be made by coming time only.

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By- Sukhdeep Singh Univ.Roll no. - 1144460 CSE-N1-115301

Linux is a Unix-like, Kernel-based, fully memory-

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

Windows is a GUI(Graphical User Interface) based

It has powerful networking capabilities, is

Open source means any PC can be booted with USB

Unlike Windows which has to be installed on the system

Because of the large amount of Microsoft Windows users,

Because of the amount of Microsoft Windows users and

There are much more various applications available

Since Microsoft is more popular, the Hardware

Linux software lacks the GUI and is therefore not

Windows has its own share of problems – the fact that

Most common Distributors are ubuntu & redhat

Microsoft has Authorized Embedded Distributors in countries.

•Linux global community is made up of thousands of

Window 7 Home Premium 5200/-

Window 7 Professional 8200/-

Window 7 Ultimate 8650/-

*Windows legal free online downloads are not available.

All the technical glitches can be overwritten by a clever

2) Linux distros have secure file permissions by default. That

3) Linux approach to security is to make it the highest priority,

4) Open source and full disclosure lead to quick patches/fixes

Norton and McAfee are popular Antivirus Sofwares.

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