what’s the difference between Linux and Windows OS?
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 at
16:45
I have Vista 64 bit. If I were to get my mom a Linux OS Laptop, what would be the differences?
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They are two completely different operating systems. Linux operating systems are free, open source software. Vista is about as proprietary as it gets.
It depends on if your mother is familiar with Linux or not. If she is, then I see no reason not to get her a laptop with some Linux OS on it. If she is used to Windows, however, or if she is the typical `computer illiterate mother figure`, then I would strongly discourage you from giving her a Linux notebook, since it will probably cause you more headache than it is worth. I mean, sure, it's nice to be able to say to people that you've introduced your mother to Linux and the world of FOSS, but it would be incredibly irritating to have to re-teach her to do everything she knows about computers.
Of course, I don't know your mother personally. For all I know, she could be a programmer for NASA. You probably have a much better feel than anyone else as to whether she is the sort of person who can `handle` the commandline or not. Some people can, others can't. If you think it will simply confuse her, and you expect that it will be an annoyance to have to guide her by the hand through the basics of UNIX usage, then I would suggest that you make the extra investment in a copy of Windows for her; even if it's only to save yourself the hassle.
not too much. pretty much just the way the system runs. like the difference between windows and mac.
THERE THE SAME BUT I THINK WINDOWS RUNS BETTER AND HAS BETTER QUALITY. AND MORE USEFUL THINGS.
Linux is free
Windows is paid
Linux is open source
Windows is propriatory
Linux is community driven
Windows is company driven
Linux can be modified to any extent
Microsoft dont permit modifying windows.
Linux father is linus torvalds
Windows father is bill gates.
Linux is secure
Windows is vunrable.
Linux has good support
Windows has best support.