操作系统世界中最大的问题之一是，开源(Source)操作系统(Systems)是否能够与Microsoft Windows操作系统(Systems)竞争，甚至在受欢迎程度方面与之相当接近？
辩论永无止境。虽然开源倡导者无休止地谈论Windows与Linux的讨论将永远持续下去，关于为什么Linux优于Windows，以下是我认为 Microsoft Windows胜过开源(Open Source)操作系统的原因。
为什么Windows操作系统优于Linux
许多在Windows(Windows)上遇到过很多问题的人通常被告知他们需要切换到Linux。许多人认为这是一个好主意，直到他们发现Linux并不是那么好之后才回到Windows 。
现在，我们已经有一篇文章说明了为什么您应该放弃切换到Linux发行版的需要。但我们认为年轻人需要第二次拍摄。
- 视频游戏和更多视频游戏
- 驱动方面的支持
- 没有足够的质量软件
- Linux 发行版太多
- Windows 不是一个复杂的操作系统
让我们更详细地谈谈这种竞争。
1] 视频游戏和更多视频游戏
是的，可以肯定地说Linux正在涉足游戏领域。一些开发人员已经发布了Ubuntu和其他流行的Linux发行版的标题。不仅如此，Steam长期以来一直坚定地支持开源平台。
但是，归结为Windows，它是游戏之王。如果您是铁杆游戏玩家，那么没有比这更好的地方玩 PC 游戏了，这是事实。Linux上可用的每个游戏都可用于Windows。但你知道吗？Windows上的大多数游戏都无法在Linux上找到，而且这种情况不会很快改变。
2] 驱动方面的支持
您知道有多少Linux用户由于缺乏驱动程序支持而遇到计算机问题吗？这是一个古老的问题，尽管多年来有所改善，但这个问题仍然经常表现出丑陋的一面。
另一方面，Windows 对几乎所有硬件都有更大的驱动程序支持池。在大多数情况下， Windows 更新(Windows Update)功能将处理所有驱动程序问题，因此无需担心。
3]没有足够的质量软件
让我们在这里说实话，伙计们。Linux没有大量优质软件。事实上，我们在Ubuntu上使用的许多应用程序都无法正常运行或根本无法正常运行。其中一些是旧的，多年来没有更新。
就Windows而言， (Windows)Microsoft Store和 Web 上都有大量的应用程序可用。不仅如此，如果有些人很长时间没有看到更新，我们可以保证您很快就会遇到一个很好的选择。
最终，您将无法在Linux上找到某些应用程序，例如PhotoShop、Microsoft Office、Adobe Premiere等等。不管你喜不喜欢，这些都是事实。
4]太多的Linux发行版
事情是这样的，当您出去获取Windows的副本时，您的选择并没有那么大。是的，有多种变体，但它们是同一事物的变体。另一方面，Linux则完全不同。(Linux)
有许多发行版，其中大多数不共享相同的设计和功能集。甚至有一些努力看起来像Windows操作系统。放弃Windows，只使用看起来像它的操作系统有什么意义？没有(Makes)意义。
5] Windows不是一个复杂的操作系统
我们不要在这里拐弯抹角。Windows比任何可用的Linux发行版都更易于使用。当然，如果您已经使用Linux多年，那么绝对不会令人头疼。但是，对于只想按时完成任务的新用户来说，Windows 10是他们最好的选择。
几十年后，Linux运动感觉它仍处于测试阶段。体验向前发展，但与此同时，感觉卡住了。
Linux 与 Windows 比较
1. 没有任何操作系统能 像Microsoft Windows那样(Microsoft Windows)用户友好(user-friendly)。如果他/她可以通过几次单击完成相同的工作，那么没有人愿意编写大量代码。与开源(Open Source)操作系统相比， (Systems)Microsoft Windows的用户界面要好得多且易于调整。这是因为Microsoft Windows的设计方式使得即使是最基本的用户也可以调整其界面。
2. Windows占据了大约 90% 的市场份额，而Linux仍然在 1% 左右徘徊，即使在今天。由于(Due)其庞大的用户群，Microsoft Windows拥有广泛的生态系统(ecosystem)并支持大量软件，这为其用户提供了根据需要选择软件程序的机会——其中许多也是免费软件。开源(Open Source)操作系统也有大量受支持的软件，但与Microsoft Windows相比，它们落后了；看到大多数软件程序都是在考虑Microsoft Windows的情况下构建的。
3.基于Linux Kernel的服务器版等开源(Open Source)操作系统通常被称为最安全的操作系统。如果在这方面没有更好的话，Microsoft Windows Server 版本(Microsoft Windows Server Editions)同样安全(secure)，而且它们每天都在不断改进。事实是，由于世界上大多数人都在使用Windows ，恶意软件编写者发现攻击(Windows)Windows更有利可图，因此受到更多攻击。毕竟，为什么会有人想要瞄准 2-3% 的操作系统市场呢？
尽管如此，众所周知， Windows 服务器比(Windows Servers)Linux从(Linux)安全(Security)攻击中恢复得更快。如果 Linux或开源(Open Source)是完全安全的，是否有可能破解Linux网站本身？人们必须理解并接受，随着任何操作系统的普及，它也往往会受到恶意软件编写者的关注，正如我们最近在Apple Mac的案例中所看到的那样。
4. Microsoft Windows支持的(Microsoft Windows)硬件(hardware)范围很广，由于Microsoft Windows的用户群较大，大多数硬件制造商都支持他们的硬件。另一方面，开源(Open Source)操作系统的用户群相对较小，因此只有一些制造商在Linux等(Linux)开源(Open Source)操作系统中支持他们的硬件。
5. 找到对开源(Open Source)操作系统的支持是一项艰巨的任务，因为大多数人不使用它们，尽管Internet(support)上以(Internet)讨论论坛(Discussion Forums)、电子书和社区驱动的(Community-driven)网站的形式提供了一些资源。相比之下，Microsoft Windows包含自己的帮助部分，Internet上有大量可用资源，市场上有许多书籍可供参考。
6. Microsoft Windows的最终版本通常具有可忽略不计的错误数量，因为它由Microsoft Corporation的训练有素的专业人员、其Beta测试(tested)人员和MVP(MVPs)进行测试，并且在发布前经过了各种测试阶段。如果需要， Microsoft(Microsoft)通常也会快速发布修复程序。开源(Open Source)操作系统也经过专业人士的测试，它们在最终发布之前有 alpha 和 beta 版本，但它们确实存在一些通过更新和升级修复的错误。
7. 然后是成本(costs)问题。现在，这是Windows失败的领域之一！几乎(Almost)所有的Linux版本要么免费，要么价格低得多。而(Whereas)对于Windows，您必须付费！虽然对于桌面版来说，这对很多人来说可能并不重要，但在企业版(Enterprise)中，这变得很重要。据说Linux(Linux)的维护成本与Microsoft Windows相比相当低。因此，这是Microsoft Windows(Microsoft Windows)面临来自Linux Flavors的激烈竞争的领域之一，尤其是在服务器领域。(Server)分割。
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Linux vs Windows Comparision: Why Windows Is Better Than Linux
One of the biggest questions in the world of Operаting Sуstems is, will Open Source Operating Systems ever be able to comрete with Microsoft Windows opеrating systems or evеn come reasonably close tо it, in terms of populаrity?
The debate is never-ending. While open source advocates talk endlessly and the Windows vs Linux discussion will go on forever, about why Linux is superior to Windows, here are the reasons why I feel Microsoft Windows wins over Open Source operating systems.
Why the Windows operating system is better than Linux
A lot of folks who’ve experienced a lot of problems with Windows are usually told they need to switch over to Linux. Many thought this was a great idea until they ran back to Windows after finding out that Linux isn’t all that great.
Now, we already have an article stating reasons why you should abandon the need to switch to a Linux distro. But we believe a second take is required for the younger folks.
- Video games and more video games
- Support in terms of drivers
- Not enough quality software
- Too many Linux distributions
- Windows is not a complicated OS
Let us talk about this rivalry in more detail.
1] Video games and more video games
Yes, it is safe to say that Linux is making inroads where gaming is concerned. Several developers have released titles for Ubuntu and other popular Linux distros. Not only that, but Steam has long stood strongly behind the open-source platform.
However, when it comes down to Windows, it is the king of gaming. If you’re a hardcore gamer, then there is no better place to play PC games, and that’s a fact. Every game available on Linux is available for Windows. But you know what? Most titles on Windows cannot be found on Linux, and that won’t change any time soon.
2] Support in terms of drivers
Do you know how many Linux users have problems with their computers due to a lack of driver support? It’s an age-old problem, and despite improvements over the years, the issue still shows its ugly head quite often.
Windows, on the other hand, have a larger pool of driver support for almost all hardware. The Windows Update feature, in many cases, will deal with all driver problems in most cases, so there is little need to worry.
3] Not enough quality software
Let’s be honest here, folks. Linux does not have a huge pool of quality software. In fact, a lot of the apps we’ve used on Ubuntu fail to work properly or not at all. Some of them are old and haven’t been updated in years.
In terms of Windows, there are a ton of apps available both in the Microsoft Store and on the web. Not only that, if some haven’t seen an update in a long while, we can guarantee you’ll come across an excellent alternative in a short while.
At the end of the day, you won’t be able to find certain apps on Linux, such as PhotoShop, Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere, and many more. Whether you like it or not, these are the facts.
4] Too many Linux distributions
Here’s the thing, when you go out to grab a copy of Windows, your options aren’t that massive. Yes, there are multiple variations, but they are variations of the same thing. Linux, on the other hand, is quite different.
There are many distributions, and most of them do not share the same design and feature set. There are even a few that strive to look like the Windows operating system. What’s the point of abandoning Windows, only to use an OS that looks like it? Makes no sense.
5] Windows is not a complicated OS
Let’s not beat around the bush here. Windows is easier to use than any available Linux distro. Sure, if you’ve been using Linux for multiple years, then definitely it won’t be a headache. However, for new users who just want to get things done on time, Windows 10 is their best bet.
After many decades the Linux movement feels like it is still in beta. The experience moves forward, but at the same time, it feels stuck.
Linux vs Windows Comparision
1. No operating system is as user-friendly as Microsoft Windows. No one wants to write numerous lines of code if he/she can get the same work done by a few clicks. The user interface of Microsoft Windows is much better and easy to adjust as compared to the Open Source Operating Systems. This is due to the fact that Microsoft Windows is designed in such a way that even the most basic users can adjust to its interface.
2. Windows commands a market share of around 90% while Linux is still languishing at around 1%, even today. Due to its large user base, Microsoft Windows has a wide ecosystem and supports a large number of software which provides its users an opportunity to select software programs as per their need – many of it being free software too. Open Source operating systems also have a huge collection of supported software but in comparison to Microsoft Windows, they lag behind; seeing that most of the software programs are built while taking Microsoft Windows into consideration.
3. Open Source operating systems like the server editions based on Linux Kernel are often called the most secure operating systems. If not better in this regard, Microsoft Windows Server Editions are equally secure and they are constantly being made better day by day. The fact is because Windows is used by most people around the world, malware writers find it more profitable to attack Windows, hence it is hammered at more often. After all, why would anyone want to target 2-3% of the operating system market?
Nevertheless, Windows Servers are known to recover faster from Security attacks than Linux. If Linux or Open Source was completely secure, would it have been possible to hack the Linux website itself? One has to understand and accept that, as the popularity of any OS increases, it too tends to come under the radar of malware writers, as we have seen in the case of Apple Mac also in recent times.
4. Microsoft Windows supports a wide range of hardware and most of the hardware manufacturers support their hardware in Microsoft Windows due to its larger user base. On the other side, Open Source operating systems have a comparatively smaller user base and hence only some manufacturers support their hardware in Open Source operating systems like Linux.
5. It is a hard task to find support for Open Source operating systems as they are not used by the majority of the population though some resources are available on the Internet in the form of Discussion Forums, eBooks and Community-driven websites. In comparison, Microsoft Windows includes its own help section and there is a vast amount of resources available on the Internet and many books are available in the market for reference.
6. The final release of Microsoft Windows usually has a negligible amount of bugs as it is tested by highly trained professionals at the Microsoft Corporation, its Beta testers, and MVPs, and it goes through various test stages before its release. Microsoft is also usually quick to releases fixes if any are required. Open Source operating systems are also tested by professionals and they have both alpha and beta releases before their final release, yet they do have some bugs which are fixed by the updates and upgrades.
7. Then there is the questions of costs. Now, this is one area where Windows loses out! Almost all of the Linux flavors are either free of cost or are available at a much lower price. Whereas for Windows you have to pay! While for the desktop version it may not matter much to many, in the Enterprise segment this becomes important. The maintenance cost of Linux is said to be rather low as compared to Microsoft Windows. This is therefore one of the fields where Microsoft Windows is facing tough competition from Linux Flavors, esp in the Server segment.
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