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What are the advantages and disadvantages of Windows and Linux
Professional Practices and Communication (CE 403)
The University of Asia Pacific
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of
Windows and Linux?
When it comes to operating systems there are two main systems used for the PC, Linux and Windows. Though they both are operating system, there are many diferent between them. They have many advantages as well as disadvantages.
Advantages and disadvantages of Linux:
Advantages Disadvantages
- Linux is an open source operating system.
1 hardware drives are not available for Linux users
- In Linux, no anti-virus software is needed.
2 is hard to learn Linux
3 prompt in Linux is very advanced
3 interface is not good enough in Linux
4 need less space disk 4 support for games
5 is very stable and free of cost 5 windows software will not run in Linux
6 is less vulnerable to computer malware
6 standard desktop environment
- In Linux, no reboot needed. 7. It has poor support issues.
Advantages and disadvantages of Windows:
Advantages Disadvantages
- Windows supports for all hardware. 1. Windows is not an open source operating system.
2 It is easy to use. 2. It has a high amount of virus attack.
Window has large range of software. 3 is costly
It has comprehensive drive support. 4 require reboot when performance becomes slow
5 has a great support for games 5 has poor security
It has plug and play features. 6. Need system update for a long period.
Windows has backward compatibility 7 need high resource requirement
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Windows and Linux
Course: Professional Practices and Communication (CE 403)
University: The University of Asia Pacific
