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Today let's see the difference between Ubuntu11.04 and Windows7. I copy this from here.
Today let's see the difference between Ubuntu11.04 and Windows7. I copy this from here.
| Points | Ubuntu 11.04 | Windows 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Since Ubuntu is an open source software, you can customize it as you want..There is no limit on the level of customization because the source code is available to use as you want (under GPL). | it’s an proprietary software so forget about the source code and full customization. |
| Cost | it’s completely free to use and distribute! | Not free! No way, how can you think of that ? |
| Fun | Ubuntu is complete fun! probably due to fact that there is always something new and exciting thing/stuffs try, just for Fun! | You will get bored because there is lack of new things, so it feels like ‘got trapped in a box’. |
| Learning | Ubuntu or any other Linux based Distros is excellent from learning point of view, specifically recommended for those who are interested in learning about modern Operating Systems (OS) and want to understand how it works. | Forget about that, it doesn’t make any sense here. |
| Security/Virus | STOP!!! Ubuntu or any Linux based OS are virus free!, because it doesn’t work on the Ubuntu platform (probably due to the reason that most of the viruses were targeted to Windows and GNU/Linux is secure by default) so using ubuntu means that we are entering into the Virus free zone. | Virus is one of the greatest threat to Windows based OS..and some one said – Windows and Security do not appear together – in a single sentence. |
| Diversity | There is always new things waiting to try – e.g if you don’t like Gnome desktop, try something different such as KDE or XFCE or LMDE etc..it’s very flexible or in other words – modular. It has some desktop optimized for old hardwares while on the other hand you can enjoy 3D desktop effects with your new computer and graphics Card. | There is nothing new on this side! choose something from the Menu and go on!! |
| Softwares | A lot of free and open source software are available right there – in the Software Center or package Manager; just select and install in moments. Whether you are a student learning – “how to program” or a developer (desktop based software or web Apps), Ubuntu has better compiler (GCC, G++ etc), IDE(Eclipse, NetBeans), editors (gedit), Terminal (Bash) and all the tools you need. For programmers the apps are good but most common desktop applications – open office, Evolution Mail etc. sucks! | Some proprietary softwares are good such as – Microsoft Visual compiler/IDE, Windows Live Writer, Microsoft word,One Note, Adobe Photoshop etc, but you can get an equivalent open source software for Ubuntu. E.g Gimp instead of Photoshop, Open Office in place of MS Word etc. In short, Windows has better commonly used Applications but a lack of programming tools and Apps. Windows Console sucks! (On the other hand bash Terminal is far better, powerful and Fun!) |
| Ease of Use | GNU/Linux has very bad reputation if we consider this point (probably due to the fact that initially Linux based OS were used by only geeks who couldn’t think about non technical users), although Ubuntu is the most simple and easy to use – Linux based distro, it is difficult (for common desktop users) to use as compare to windows 7. File permission, root … irritates a lot to a normal desktop user. | Windows 7 is very simple to use! as compare to Ubuntu 11.04 or any other Linux based distro. |
| Stability | Ubuntu 11.04 or any other version of Ubuntu has very high frequency of releasing new versions which makes it very unstable and there are always a lot of crappy bugs waiting to fix. so it doesn’t seem - suitable for production/personal environment, even though LTS (Long Term Support) versions can be used in production environment. | Windows 7 is very stable as compare to Ubuntu 11.04, so well suitable for production environment. |
| Drivers Compatibility | Ubuntu has a lot of compatibility problems when it comes to device drivers e.g Graphics Card drivers, Webcam drivers… | All device manufacturers releases the driver software for Windows 7 so there is no compatibility issue in this case. |
| Start Up Time | Much Faster! | Slower |
p/s=will be going to uni on 6sept. will have orientation week for 4 day i guess. hope that i'm able to cope with new surrounding and new way of learning which is more advanture!!! =)
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