“Windows OS vs linux OS”
What is really the difference between this two operating system? The Windows and Linux are both example of a stand-alone operating system. In the mid-1980’s, Microsoft developed its first version of windows, which is provided a graphical user interface (GUI). Since then, Microsoft continually updated its windows operating system, incorporating innovative features and functions with each subsequent version. Windows XP is Microsoft’s fastest, most reliable windows operating system yet, providing quicker startup, better performance, and a simplified visual look. What are the features of a Windows XP! In it’s Appearance and performance, it has a new look and feel to the user interface. Increased reliability and security. Increased performance to sun programs faster, redesigned start menu and control panel. Minimized clutter on the taskbar with multiple open windows organized into groups and crisper display of images on LCD screens with clear type. In it’s administration, it has an improved interface for creating multiple user accounts and switching among accounts. It enhanced system recovery from failure with system restore without causing loss of data. It is easy-to-install home or small office network. The windows firewall to protect a home or small office network from hackers. Improved wireless network support and improved battery-life management for notebook computers.
Linux OS is one of the faster growing operating systems. Linux is a popular, multitasking UNIX-type operating system. In addition to the basic operating system, Linux also includes many free programming languages and utility programs. It is an open source software, which means its code is provided for use, modification and redistribution. It has no restrictions from the copyright holder regarding modification of the software’s internal instructions and redistribution of the software. Some versions of Linux are command-line. Others are GUI. The two most popular GUIs available for Linux are GNOME and KDE. Some companies such as Red Hat market software applications that run on their own version of Linux. Many application programs, utilities, and plug-ins have Linux versions, Including OpenOffice.org, StarOffice, Mozilla, Netscape, Yahoo! Messenger, RealPlayer, QuickTime and Acrobat Reader. Linux is fast growing, innovative operating system. One of the features that make it different from other operating system is that Linux is an open source and it’s source code, along with any changes, remains public.
