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Linux or Windows


 This has been a very strong debate among computer users, while the geek guys argues that Linux is the future of computing, those who are not so much technical savvy say the Windows is and this has left some people in an infinite loop, trying to figure out which is better for them. Windows is a very popular operating system and it is user friendly. In fact in my country (Nigeria), when you talk about Desktop computers, you are referring to Windows operating systems. Yeah, that’s how popular the Windows operating system is.
But Linux seems to be more preferable by geeks who have tested both worlds. Ask for reason, you will get answers like:
  • ·         Linux is stable
  • ·         Linux is free
  • ·         Linux  is open source
  • ·         Linux is not very sensitive to virus
  • ·         Linux runs on 99% of the super computers there is.
  • ·         Linux runs on mobile and embedded systems (Android, etc)
  • ·         Linux skills is valuable
  • ·         Linux gives you a breathing space to tweak and configure your system the way you want.


Now ask for reason why they would like to leave the Windows operating system, you will get answers like:
  • ·         Windows is close source
  • ·         Windows is not free (you have to pay or be a fugitive by running the pirated versions)
  • ·         Windows crashes a lot (Unstable).
  • ·         Windows is vulnerable and very sensitive to virus.
  • ·         Windows programs are expensive
  • Also ask for reason why they are still keeping a copy of Windows, you get this from developers:
  • ·         Windows have many users. This means that millions of users will run my programs when they are ready.
  • ·         Windows is going to make me rich.

And this, you get from normal users:
  • ·         Windows has much software such as games, business programs, graphics software, etc.

Finally ask why they might never get into Linux, you get the following:
  • ·         Linux is for hackers
  • ·         Linux is hard to use
  • ·         I’m scared of command line
  • ·         Linux is for bad guys
  • ·         Linux lack games
  • ·         Linux is hard to install
  • ·         Linux requires high technical know-how to operate, maintain and use.
  • ·         Linux is for poor people who can’t afford Windows or Mac (Shut up!).

Well, I still keep my copy of Windows while running Linux Slackware as my main OS, because no Linux job in my country (at least none that I have seen) and if I don’t hold on to Windows, I might starve.


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