Linux
Linux is an operating system like windows. It is a free open source community that has developed it over many years. There are few viruses and other malware that will get into linux. The reason is that the distribution is small enough that it isn’t worth most of the hacker’s time. The other factor is that there are so many distributions that it makes malware deployment difficult.
Superior Architecture
Linux is based on Unix and it is a far superior computer architecture than windows. That is why it is known for being very stable.
More Powerful
True computer professionals love Linux because it can do a lot more things. For one thing, you can find the source code and change it. In windows, many of the powerful features are turned off. In Linux, you can do a lot more. With that said, you can also corrupt your whole system if you are trying to do advanced things without the proper knowledgebase.
Browsing and Word Processing
If you use Linux for the internet and word processing, it will be a great program for you. It used to be difficult to use, but nowadays it is quite easy to install. You can even buy it at Best Buy for $20.00. If you type wubi into Google you can get it to install both Linux and Windows by partitioning your hard drive in one easy step. One of the added bonuses of Linux is that you get open office for free and you don’t need to buy Microsoft Office.
The operating system will take up a ton of less space and operating capacity. Your old computer will work at lightning speed.
Down Side
A lot of Windows based programs won’t work on Linux. That is the big downer. That’s why a lot of people have a hard drive partition. They will use Linux and Windows when appropriate. If your main need is internet and word processing, Linux is definitely the way to go. Gamers should choose a Windows machine.
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