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Compare Linux and Windows operating system

Mumbai University > Information Technology > Sem 4 > CN

Marks: 5M

Year: May 2016

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Characteristics Linux Windows
Introduction Linux is a Unix-like and POSIX-compliant computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of Linux is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released Microsoft Windows is a series of graphical interface operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS.
Cost Linux can be freely distributed, downloaded freely, distributed through magazines, Books etc. There are priced versions for Linux also, but they are normally cheaper than Windows. $119 - $199.99, $69 for students, $99 to upgrade to pro
Development and Distribution Linux is developed by Open Source development i.e. through sharing and collaboration of code and features through forums etc and it is distributed by various vendors. Developed and distributed by Microsoft.
Manufacturer Linux kernel is developed by the community. Linus Torvalds oversees things. Microsoft
Company / developer Linus Torvalds and the Linux community. Microsoft
Usage Linux can be installed on a wide variety of computer hardware, ranging from mobile phones, tablet computers and video game consoles, to mainframes and supercomputers On PC's desktops, laptops, servers and some phones.
File system support Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, Jfs, ReiserFS, Xfs, Btrfs, FAT, FAT32, NTFS Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, Jfs, ReiserFS, Xfs, Btrfs, FAT, FAT32, NTFS
OS family GNU DOS
Programmed in C Assembly, C, C++
Marketing target Server, Personal, Personal, business
Compatibility New version of linux support many kinds of hardware Can coexist on local networks with Windows, BSD, Macs, and other Unix-like systems. Sometimes file compatibility issues may arise.
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