Is Linux Better Than Windows? 🤔

COULD IT BE TRUE?

We always hear about the debate between Mac and Windows, but there's another one that you might not hear about as often, which is Linux vs Windows. Linux is is actually a very well developed operating system, and some people argue it is the best OS, even better than Windows. But is that true? This video goes over the advantages and disadvantages of Linux compared to Windows.

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[timsik]

When you install Windows 10, you have to agree to Microsoft's terms and conditions.
When you get a mac, you agree to Apple's terms and conditions.
When you install Linux, it agrees to YOUR terms and conditions.

[cigmorfil]

Linux can't do all Windwos can - it fails miserably to run viruses.

[EduardoCanizalez]

"Linux can't run viruses" - Wine: You understimate my power.

[mioVanz]

For me windows is a pain in the ass.
Everytime i solve one issue there is another one is ready for me.

[kerfuritogonzales]

Does linux ask you to install candy crush? No? Case closed

[chillwavegeneral]

Windows: Microsoft uses 99% of your resources
Linux: you using 99% of resources

[kennmossman]

dude the architecture of Linux is far more stable and secure

[goober]

Life tip: Don’t hack Linux users... they’ll hack you back

[Eric-qexz]

On linux, I can update all my software at once. I can't do that on Windows.


EDIT: Left this comment for one year, wasn't expecting this many comments. Wow.

[markusTegelane]

There are so called "app images", which are programs in basically a single file with all of the dependencies inside and it is a great solution for running portable software, works offline, and there will be no conflicting dependencies (useful especially when running older software). The only real disadvantages are larger file size, no automatic updates and not everything is made into an appimage. So while great for getting stuff to work, it is still preferred to use official repos.

[chrisboiclique]

some of us just can't trust a os that installs candy crush automatically

[TheBandShark]

You forgot to mention Wine is not an emulator (or Wine). It is a compatibility layer that allows most windows programs (exe files) to run on linux, and steam released proton, which allows you to play a lot of games that are designed for windows (the list grows everyday). It's amazing how far linux has come

[blogblocks]

I used Windows for over twenty years . I switched to Linux and never will go back. The switch turned my computer life around. I now am a programmer PHP, Python, C++, Ruby much more.

[lzmc]

_club penguin_
we have found a new meaning for this phrase

[ScottMaday]

The Linux curve:
Someone who spends all their time in a web browser: Use an “out of the box” distro like Mint and they may not even know their on Linux
Someone who’s competent in Windows and uses special software: Stay on Windows for the familiarity and compatibility
Someone who’s highly technical: Use any Linux distro for the fun learning experience of something new

[paulg]

Now that Microsoft have created crazy hardware limitations for Windows11 I think a lot of people will be repurposing their old (but still good) PCs to Linux. I also agree with your comment on using Linux to create secure systems for older relatives, etc.

[MrRightThinker]

windows doesn't deserve that much price ! linuxes surely deserve some DONATIONS.

[samgray]

I run Linux on my old laptop, and Windows 10 on my newest laptop, when it hits end of life with 10, I am going to install Linux.

[TheRealSpookify]

I actually just started using Linux and it is amazing. Even though I am a huge gamer, I still use Linux way more.

[johngreene]

I am fairly new to Linux and from what I’ve seen and learned, I have to go with Linux
It’s more stable and the updates on Linux are a breeze. Updates on Windows 10 take way too long