The Linux operating system is in my opinion the best when one comes to master its applications. Their distros are stable and do not keep updating their software due to the fact that their architecture is hard wired against viruses unlike Windows which has to reckon with thousands of hits and have to keep constantly updating. It also has a lower profile which impinges on costs favourably as well as making it less vulnerable to hackers.
That is what I heard about the linux operating system. It is more durable compared to other OS like Microsoft or whatever. I had once tried or used a Linux OS when the high school which is near to my school in the mountain has been issued several units of desktop computers. All those computers were run by Linux OS. There is a little difference compared to MS OS.
I won't get into tedious technical and/or political details right now, but to make a long story short, Ubuntu now seems to pretty much go into its own direction, follow its own advice and not care much about what the rest of the Linux world is doing. That is wrong for people who want to learn generic GNU/Linux skills. Right now Ubuntu is still decent, but the technical and political choices that were made in the last years mean that it is likely that Ubuntu will increasingly become a stand-alone OS with its own way of working and less interoperability with other linuxes, including Debian
Linux is free, with every single future redesign and potential programming included. On the off chance that you have equipment you need to utilize however not the product, Linux is the place you can swing to make it usable. For the most part, even a newcomer can get Wi-Fi get to, a cutting edge program, and the fundamental desktop applications running on a framework in short request. On the off chance that you have a more established PC, or possibly a more current netbook or portable workstation that is not exactly running at turbo speed, Linux is the place you can receive both cutting edge abilities and swifter operation in return. The center of Linux is consistently taken a shot at by productivity fixated engineers who run a great many costly servers, and the majority of the desktop adaptations implied for individual utilize run lighter than their Windows and Macintosh partners. Linux can likewise take up far less space on a hard drive, and may bolster equipment and peripherals that you can't get working in the Enormous Two working frameworks.
It doesn't seem to matter if Linux IS the best operating software that's available on the market though, because even though it is becoming more popular, people are always going to prefer the popularity of Windows or the so called 'coolness' of a Mac. What doesn't help I don't think as well, is the fact that hen it comes to technology people are still under the assumption that the more popular and famous the brand is, the better the actual technology itself must be and that isn't always the case. Linux is about the best operating system around, but how many stores are going to recommend that rather than the latest, greatest and more expensive Apple or Microsoft product? Not many would be my guess.
No, Linux is not the best operating system for many people. Don't get me wrong I love Linux and I do think it is one of the greatest operating systems. But the thing is, it's not really easy to use. You need to get some knowledge before using it, and many people don't like that. The second thing it's compatibility. Many applications and games don't work on Linux, which is a big problem. But on the plus side it is free which saves you a ton of money (at least a ton of money where I live in). And it is a lot faster than Windows, which is why servers tend to have Linux installed on them. Long story short - if you are familiar with computers - you will love Linux.
Depends on what you are doing. In my opinion if you want to control everything, program or similar work then sure Linux is the best, but if you don't use your PC for such things then I think windows is better. Mac is just the worst.
Linux is a good Operating System for students. It is a real boost for projects. However, for regular employees and normal people, Linux is not a good option. I have tried out Ubuntu and it ended in a disappointment. The real trouble starts with the commands. Unless you know the basic commands, you will find it extremely difficult to navigate and get things done. They say that it has a GUI support now but I feel it is not an easy to use OS for ordinary people. For students working in the Computer Science domain, it is a boon. There is a lot to learn and explore in Linux. If you are a Computer Science geek, go for it else avoid.
I haven't used Linux or Ubuntu yet but I heard that they are both good OS and they are considered as one of the lightest and fastest. I've been using Windows ever since the laptops and computers begun and I would really like to try a different OS. Whenever I would try doing it (changing OS), people would tell me to stick with Windows since there are things that I do more when offline and they told me that Linux and Ubuntu aren't really great options if you often use your computer offline. I wonder if they are right?
Thankfully...somebody else that isn't a fan of Mac other than me. I really don't see what the big deal is with Apple and Mac computers, as they are more expensive than all the others, and with OS that Apple use is one of the least accessible and worst ones to try and customise on the market at the moment. People complain about Windows because it's not as accessible as Linux, but compared to a Mac computer, Windows is a breeze.
I've never used Ubuntu but I have read it a lot in terms of basic hacking. An ebook that I have read said it is much safer to use Ubuntu and since it's being used by most hackers then it's much better to learn it if you want to learn hacking or stay safe from hackers. I am not a master in this field though, I just shared what I read. ^_^
I have long been considering Linux for the operating system in the event that I finally purchase a new computer. The mere thought that Linux is a free software, it is already a big plus in the evaluation. However, I am having second thoughts on it because I may have difficulty in adjusting. At my age, I don’t have the patience anymore to study and learn new tricks, so to speak, that I prefer to use whatever I am using now which is Windows.
This is really what I have been led to believe for a long time now, and I really believe that it is true, but when it comes to consumer goods it seems to not really translate to saving any money. I guess that is probably why it is not really as popular as one might think.
I agree with most of the replies to this thread. I like how Linux can do everything without using any sort of GUI, and technically, everything can be done using terminal. I have recently been exploring Kali Linux and Fedora. I like how fast and efficient it is with RAM. Very nice GUI as well even though terminal is used for most things. The system is fluid and flexible, ready to adapt to the users needs and has almost unlimited power in terms of OS's.
