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I am not totally involved in Linux 'revolution' so if any one could explaion me few things such as:
Why is better to use Linux then Windows?
For what jobs is Linux better then Windows?
With which brands Linux cames up, with which Windows?
For whom is better to use Linux then Windows?
I am sure that for most people this will be just another stupit and bored thread.. But if you feel like this can any one post few links which will help me understand and rise up my knowlegde a little?
It all depends on what you do. For me, I typically only use computers to server things (web, mail, files), write code, and run embedded devices (my work). All of these things can be done very well, and very efficiently in Linux. And because Linux doesn't cost any money and the development tools are great why use something that does cost money? That and the security of Linux is far superior to Windows.
As far as jobs, Linux scales much better then Windows. So it can be used on anything from a small SBC (single board computer) to a multi-node cluster of multiprocessor machines. I use it mostly for lower processor power embedded devices that my company designs. We also use Linux on the majority of our desktop machines and all our servers.
Originally posted by sh0cker I am not totally involved in Linux 'revolution' so if any one could explaion me few things such as:
Why is better to use Linux then Windows?
For what jobs is Linux better then Windows?
With which brands Linux cames up, with which Windows?
For whom is better to use Linux then Windows?
I am sure that for most people this will be just another stupit and bored thread.. But if you feel like this can any one post few links which will help me understand and rise up my knowlegde a little?
sh0cker
1. Linux is safer, more secure, and far less expensive than Windows.
2. Networking, servers.
3. Not too many right now, but it is going up as we speak.
4. Just about anybody!
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