So what is Linux? Linux is a free, UNIX like operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds. Linux is based around a “Kernel”, which is the core system that controls the computers hardware. The difference between Linux and Microsoft Windows is that Linux is developed under the GNU general public license. This license allows you to freely obtain and modify the source code. Furthermore you can freely distribute it as long as you give people the same rights. This is a great thing for businesses and programmers, but what about the common Windows user?

To get a taste of Linux, I used a distribution, which is a term meaning a set

The second issue is ease of installation. Microsoft Windows is very easy to install. Just pop in the CD, and follow the prompts. The primary reason is due to the fact that most systems already have some version of Windows. Because of this the hard drive does not have to be repartitioned. Linux on the other hand, is difficult to install. In my opinion, Linux should not be installed by the average user due to the tasks of repartitioning the hard drive and configuring hardware. Winner: Windows.

The last issue is security. Windows is very venerable to viruses, spyware, and ad-ware. While some of this is due to hastily written software, most of it is due to popularity. Why write a virus that will work on only a few computers when you can infect millions? Microsoft is more prone to attacks because it is more popular. Winner: Linux.

The third issue is ease of use. Linux utilizes two main desktops called Gnome and KDE. I used the KDE desktop to set up an internet connection, and browsed the web without any problems. Furthermore, KDE loaded faster, and performed faster than Windows. A downside to Linux is that sooner or later, you will have to use the command line interface. This is fine for powe

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