What is the limitations of Linux compared to Windows?
December 27th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under
StandTall asked:
Linux is the alternative to Windows.
Linux is the alternative to Windows.
However, it seems Linux has its limitations.
What is the limitations of Linux compared to Windows?
What is it that Windows has but Linux lacks?
Or is Linux just as good as Windows?
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Comment by sowmya on 30 December 2008:
Most of the Softwares presently available are suitable to windows only.
Accessing the applications and running the applications are harder compared with windows.
proper maintainence required for linux compared with windows.
installation is little bit harder
Linux is freeware that is the first advantage.
Comment by Brad456 on 31 December 2008:
if you know how to program,
you can make linux do anything.
in this way linux is superior to windows in every way.
linux requires a greater commitment to learn how to make it do exactly what you want.
if you just like to click buttons,
manipulate files, watch videos, listen to music, surf the web,
run programs with no prior computer knowledge.
then windows is for you.
windows will let you do 80% of what you want.
it all depends on how much time your willing to commit,
and how important is it to you to get 100% (linux) of what you want instead of just 80% (windows) of what you want.
Comment by Linux geek on 2 January 2009:
This is an ideal opportunity to try out Linux Ubuntu 7.10, the graphics and effects are far superior to Vista see link below :
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Ubuntu is free as it is open source, the download link is :
Once you have downloaded Ubuntu 7.10, you will have an ISO image file. You will then need to create a bootable disc of the file.
This can be achieved by using Nero Burning ROM if you have it or MagicISO a free trial of which is available for download :
Once you have created the bootable disc, we are going to call it the LIVE CD.
Start your PC from the Ubuntu live CD, select start or install when prompted, once the Ubuntu desktop has appeared in the top left hand corner there is an option to install, double click and the installation screen will appear.
Once Ubuntu has asked you about regional settings etc. it will then take you into the partitioning table, if you select the default setting which is on the top, Ubuntu will then automatically sort the space it needs and install its own Grub bootloader.
I am so taken with Ubuntu 7.10, I have ditched windows altogether and I am now running Ubuntu as my primary operating system.
You can run quite a number of windows applications on Ubuntu using WINE, a piece of software that emulates windows. For details of this visit :
Using Linux may initially seem daunting in places, but you will get use to it, I did.
You can also run Ubuntu using the Live CD without any kind of installation. However this will be somewhat slower and you would be restricted as to running applications, it would just for browsing the web really.
I work with both Ubuntu and Vista, Vista has been an expensive disappointment for me and sits mainly redundant on my hard drive and I consider Ubuntu to be far superior of the two.
I will break it down in to categories and give each system a rating out of 10.
System resource friendly :
Ubuntu 10/10
Vista 4/10
Graphics (Eye Candy) :
Ubuntu 10/10
Vista 7/10
Ease of use :
Ubuntu 7/10
Vista 9/10
Software compatability :
Ubuntu 4/10 (Open Source alternatives in some cases are available) also WINE as described above can be used.
Vista 8/10
Wireless compatability :
Ubuntu 5/10
Vista 8/10
Networking compatability :
Ubuntu 7/10
Vista 8 /10
Security :
Ubuntu 9/10
Vista 8/10
Gaming :
Ubuntu 3/10
Vista 8/10
This category sourced from various sites.
Office software :
Ubuntu 10/10 (Free)
Vista 2 /10
Price :
Ubuntu 10/10 (Free)
Vista 2/10
Overall performance :
Ubuntu 9/10
Vista 6/10
Value :
Ubuntu 8/10
Vista 2/10
It should be noted that these ratings are based on my experience working extensively with both Ubuntu and Vista.
Of the two for me Ubuntu wins hands down.
Comment by mhp_wizo_93_418 on 3 January 2009:
okay, i am far from a linux expert. but sowmya has it wrong, i am a newbie and i know that.
WINE is a program that lets you run window programs.
1) No limitations
2) Windows has the draconian Mircosoft who is working for big brother designing programs for the O/S, Linux doesn’t
3) Linux is better than Windows
a) it is free
b) it is compatible with most hardware
c) it doesn’t ‘phone home’ every time you boot up
d) it is very stable
e) did i say it is free?
f) they don’t want to spy on you
g) it is open sorce
Comment by kalai on 3 January 2009:
If you are really going to use your computer for techinical things, better you can go for linux.You can Interact with the OS and Hardware easily If you know to use it.
Where as windows is for entertainment purpose.You can enjoy videos,games, in Windows…
Wanna know more about linux from basic: