This thread is to debate about Linux and Windows. Which is better, why, whatever you have to say about the opposing operating system. Rules - You must have a civil argument. You are allowed to use links to other websites to prove your point. You must'nt use single sentences to prove superiority. Two sentences are sufficient, paragraphs are pleasing. I shall raise the first argument. Linux is better than Windows in the aspect of development. I use my computer everyday for programming, web design, etc. It is especially easy to navigate, where as Windows has multiple directories and some even seem useless.

I think Linux is better than Windows. Customization is SO much better on Linux, take anything from http://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn for example, it looks so much better than Windows. And for average users, they're Chromebooks which work fine for AVERAGE users. And when WINE is fully functional, power users and gamers can switch, maybe it's not ready yet, but by 2020, Linux will dominate desktops, servers, phones, routers, subway stations, everything. The only thing keeping M$ and Winblows alive is Samsung, because M$ is a fucking patent troll, and Samsung pays them 1 billion dollars a year for those patents. (source= http://qz.com/276242/microsoft-makes-more-money-from-samsung-than-from-skype-windows-phone-and-xbox-combined/ )

I dispute the opinion that linux is easier to navigate than windows. While I am new to linux, I found the file system very odd. I didn't know how the folders were organized, or where things would be. I'd love to know what the "useless directories" are, not sure what you mean by that. Most businesses use Windows. For other non-pc devices however I will admit linux is miles better.

kenblu24 wrote: I dispute the opinion that linux is easier to navigate than windows. While I am new to linux, I found the file system very odd. I didn't know how the folders were organized, or where things would be. I'd love to know what the "useless directories" are, not sure what you mean by that. Most businesses use Windows. For other non-pc devices however I will admit linux is miles better. A lot of Windows directories can be cut. I.e. the "users" directory. It's C:/Windows/Users/ username , as opposed to linux directories for users, which most are just /home/ username .

A lot of Windows directories can be cut. I.e. the "users" directory. It's C:/Windows/Users/ username , as opposed to linux directories for users, which most are just /home/ username . It's actually C:/Users/username

kenblu, busniess' could save a lot of money by using Linux, for example let's say they have 14 computers. Windows 7 costs 137$, multiply that by 14, and it's $1918, then Office is $450, multiply that by 14 and it's $6300 on office, ad that with the copys of OEM Windows 7, and it's $8218 on software. Where as with Linux and LibreOffice, that's an extra $8218 in the business' bank account.

r313o wrote: kenblu, busniess' could save a lot of money by using Linux, for example let's say they have 14 computers. Windows 7 costs 137$, multiply that by 14, and it's $1918, then Office is $450, multiply that by 14 and it's $6300 on office, ad that with the copys of OEM Windows 7, and it's $8218 on software. Where as with Linux and LibreOffice, that's an extra $8218 in the business' bank account. I know few businesses that use computers that they've built themselves. As for other software, windows users still have the choice of using either Office or an open source alternative.

Sure they can use an Open source Office suit on Windows, but OEM Windows still ads extra cost to the computer because the manufacturer has to buy it.

Well where are you going to get the computer? It's going to be sold with windows or osx. I've yet to meet a linux user in real life, let alone a person who bought a linux prebuilt.

kenblu24 wrote: Well where are you going to get the computer? It's going to be sold with windows or osx. I've yet to meet a linux user in real life, let alone a person who bought a linux prebuilt. A lot of machines aren't built with Linux on them; most Linux distros' profit is built solely off of donations by their users, since most are free and open source. Some, however, do have the money to put the operating systems on machines, i.e. Ubuntu.

I don't consider Linux to be a business oriented OS. It has applications in business such as POS, networking, kiosks, etc, but in none of those situations will there be a difference between Windows and Linux.

Linux -vs- Windows

losi

OP has poked the sleeping bear. No ragrets.

Saikou

I'm perfectly happy with Windows 7.

Yagmi

Saikou wrote:
I'm perfectly happy with Windows 7.

I'm guessing this thread isn't a vote pool.

I prefer GNU/Linux over Windows even though I'm currently using windows.

GNU/Linux have such an easy way to upgrade and maintain it's security, for instance on ArchLinux all you have to do to upgrade even the kernel is pacman -Syyu.
There is no need for rebooting after updating the whole system in most cases, though there are times you have to.

It's also a lot less resource intensive as windows if you use the correct window managers, you can have it as minimal as possible and idle at 100~ MB ram.
The only draw that GNU/Linux have is compatibility, windows supports almost every software that is widely used.

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