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Windows vs. Linux: What’s the Difference for Everyday Users?

Linux is usually free to use and designed by teams of enthusiasts rather than a profit-driven corporation. Linux varies in flavors (distros) like Windows upgrades, offering a lot of versatility. Linux ...
Computerworld

The difference between Linux and Windows

I’ve been working a lot with Windows 7 recently. I’ve also, as always, been using Linux distributions like Fedora, SLED (SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop), and Ubuntu. As Windows 7, Ubuntu 9.04 and ...
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Switching to Linux From Windows: 5 Pros and 5 Cons You Need to Consider

I always like to hear the bad news before the good—so here are the five main cons of switching to Linux as a Windows user. While many Windows apps do work on Linux, some popular ones don't—and this ...
HealthTech

Linux vs Windows 10 IoT. How to Choose the Best OS for Your Medical Device?

When you choose an operating system for medical devices, you can easily get confused by the wide choice of options. They may differ in the nature of their source code, cost, size, architecture, ...
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Linux 101: What’s the difference between a desktop environment and a window manager?

Linux 101: What’s the difference between a desktop environment and a window manager? Your email has been sent After using Linux for a while, you’ll come across an article or mention of a window ...