This one is a very debatable question. Which operating system to choose....
Linux or Windows ??????
Now the Geek brigade ( no offense meant !!) will swear by the various distros (various distributions in Tech talk) of Linux.. about how it being open source, customizable, powerful, almost virus free etc.. etc and will curse you to eternal damnation for being a Windows user.
On the other hand. . Another breed of people will swear by their Windows XP and Vista.. about its beautiful layouts, ease of use, availability of an unimaginable amount of Softwares, games etc
Linux is emerging as a very strong and viable alternative to Windows both for professional and normal use. Linux versions from companies like Redhat and Novell have become a major force in the enterprise computing domain.. non tech meaning... On Servers for Web , Database or others. On the other hand versions like Ubuntu from Canonical and Fedora from Redhat are replacing Windows on numerous desktops and laptops every single day. Their USP being ease of use with particular point in case being Ubuntu (www.ubuntu.com)whose tagline goes as "Linux for Human beings" that is for every normal user. Without any of the hassles of Linux as known to people. And on top of it all is absolutely FREE.
But Windows is still the largest used O/S in the world and is installed on around 85% of the entire world's computers. Both for commercial and domestic use. And other Microsoft software particularly The MS Office Suite is a must have for almost everyone. The secret for its success lies in its ease of use, compatibility with other hardware standards, almost unlimited repository of third party software and some very clever marketing ploys..
So the debate continues and as of now there is no clear winner, although Linux is making inroads in a huge way. At the end of the day..May the Best O/S win..
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