What Makes Linux Different from Windows

More and more people are beginning to get curious about Linux operating system, especially when it comes to its performance. Imagine, your hard drive would only need a fraction of virtual memory for the same work you do while performing on Windows.

What are the other differences that Linux is superior at compared to Windows? Let us find out.

Linux uses smaller components than Windows

Being a UNIX clone, Linux adheres to the tried and tested Unix tradition of making small components that each do their jobs very efficiently.

Most Linux programs serve a particular work function, giving more power and flexibility to your PC, all while steeping the learning curve for using it effectively.

Meanwhile, Microsoft Windows uses large programs that are hard to debug, which make many experts argue about the security efficiency of Windows and Internet Explorer.

Linux is easier to develop

Linux is highly modular, with available source code for most programs, making it easy to develop Linux-based programs. Windows is not modular and close-source, making it difficult to maintain and hard to develop because its source code is not available.

Linux is free

Installing a Linux is free, discouraging piracy while allowing other developers to create their own "version" of Linux operating system. Meanwhile, buying an authentic Windows operating system can cost a fortune, leaving some users to install pirated versions of Windows, leaving your computer vulnerable to security threats.

Linux has a lot of minor bugs, but Windows has a lot of major bugs

Despite Linux's many minor bugs that may annoy casual users, it lacks major bugs that can bring down the whole system. Sadly, Windows has many major bugs.