认为 Windows(Think Windows)是唯一的操作系统吗？再想想。你听说过
Linux吗？
Linux和Windows被认为是世界上最好的操作系统( world’s best-operating systems)。在决定是选择Windows还是Linux操作系统时，大多数人会考虑成本、支持、安全性、功能性、硬件兼容性和可靠性等特性。
在决定离开 Windows 转而使用 Linux(leave Windows for Linux)之前，先看看 Linux 的一些优点以及 Linux(Linux)可以做(Linux)而Windows不能做的事情。
开源
Linux提供的最大优势之一是它是一个开源操作系统 (OS)。
这意味着它的源代码可供任何需要或想要查看、编辑或修改它的人使用。此功能对于有能力并需要修改或增强代码的编码人员和开发人员特别有用。
开源(Open)也更安全，因为每个人都在查看和检查其他人的工作。这是一个任何人都可以访问的世界性项目。然而(Whereas)，Windows是一个封闭的系统，由一层又一层的锁定源代码组成。
总花费
对用户来说明显的优势是Linux
是免费的，而Windows不是。即使是Linux 操作系统(Linux OS)的相关应用程序也
需要 0 美元。
Window 许可证的成本取决于它是用于服务器还是桌面。此外，为企业购买时价格可能非常高。
企业拥有的员工越多，成本就越高。公司还需要为在 Windows 上运行的应用程序（如Exchange和MS Office ）付费。与Linux(Linux)没有区别。它仍然是免费的。Linux用户无需花费任何费用即可下载源代码并进行修改。
某些Linux发行版可能会收取支持费用。但是，成本远低于购买Windows许可证。
更新时间更短
Linux用户可以完全控制软件更新。他们可以在需要或需要时安装它们。更新不仅比Windows花费的时间更少，而且也无需重新启动计算机。
每次执行更新时都必须重新启动计算机可能会造成破坏。使用Windows的人每次安装更新时都必须重新启动。他们还会在一个恼人的弹出窗口中被提醒，他们的系统将在 10 分钟内重新启动。Linux消除了这种干扰。
(Linux)与任何版本的Windows相比， (Windows)Linux在关机后重新启动或加载所需的时间要少得多。
稳定性和可靠性
如上所述，Windows要求用户在安装更新后重新启动计算机。
在Linux(Linux)上运行的计算机在技术上可以继续运行而无需重新启动( continue to operate without rebooting)并且多年没有任何问题。
Linux系统很少出现死机或减速的情况。而在Windows中，如果您同时运行了太多应用程序或打开了太多浏览器，那么您的计算机会死机是很常见的。
当它冻结时，如果你没有保存你一直在做的事情，你就会失去它。解冻在Windows(Windows)上运行的系统的唯一方法是手动停止导致问题的任务。
更好的安全性
Windows容易受到许多不同类型的病毒、恶意软件和特洛伊木马(viruses, malware, and trojans)的攻击。安装 Windows 的用户都知道，他们还需要购买和下载防病毒程序来保护他们的计算机。
尽管没有操作系统可以免于黑客攻击，但由于其固有的设计， Linux使其变得更加困难。(Linux)Linux环境中的任何程序或应用程序都需要密码形式的管理授权。
除非密码输入正确，否则病毒将不会被执行。
硬件兼容性(Hardware Compatibility)和资源(Resources)
虽然Windows确实与其他硬件兼容，但Linux是不同的。如果您发现一台可能运行 XP 的旧笔记本电脑怎么办？
您不能在该笔记本电脑上安装更新版本的
Windows并期望它运行。它不会。不过，你可以通过安装Linux来使其焕然一新，它会顺利运行。
与其扔掉旧电脑，为什么不利用 Linux 的能力来复兴它呢？几个轻量级发行版甚至可以将15 年的旧硬件( 15-year old piece of hardware)恢复到正常运行的系统。您可以在 YouTube 上找到许多有关如何安装 Linux(how to install Linux)的视频。
Windows系统冻结的原因之一是因为您使用了太多资源。众所周知， Linux(Linux)系统可以更好地利用硬件并使用更少的资源，例如磁盘空间和RAM。
定制能力
Linux允许您自定义任何您想要的功能，例如：
- 添加或删除功能
- 调整系统的外观
- 安装主题
- 选择您喜欢的图标
- 更改您的文件管理器
- 自定义您的桌面环境
虽然您可以自定义
Windows中的某些功能，但您的选择是有限的。几乎Linux(Linux)系统的每个方面都有您可以选择自定义的选项。
请参阅下面的示例，了解自定义桌面环境的不同方法。
更好的支持
开源系统的众多好处之一是可以在用户社区中为您的问题或问题找到解决方案。
如果您正在寻找有关Linux系统问题的答案，请在线搜索有关您的特定问题的主题。如果找不到，请在Linux论坛上创建一个新线程。您将免费获得详细的回复。
隐私
微软最新版本的 Windows 10 因其收集数据的方式受到了很多批评。默认情况下启用所有隐私设置。
如果您担心自己的隐私，Linux是您的最佳解决方案。Linux发行版不会收集太多数据（如果有的话）。Linux不像Windows那样从您的计算机上传数据或生成日志。
更重要的是，您不需要额外的工具来保护您的隐私。既然您知道Linux能做什么而Windows不能做，那么您可以在选择操作系统时做出更明智的决定。
9 Useful Things Linux Can Do that Windows Can’t
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Linux and Windows are considered to be the world’s best-operating systems. When deciding whether to choose a Windows or Linux operating system, most people look at features such as cost, support, security, functionality, hardware compatibility, and reliability.
Before deciding to leave Windows for Linux, look at some of the advantages of Linux as well as things Linux can do that Windows cannot.
Open Source
One of the best advantages Linux offers is
that it is an open-source operating system (OS).
This means that its source code is available for anyone who needs or wants to see, edit, or modify it. This feature is especially useful to coders and developers who have the ability and need to modify or enhance the code.
Open source is also more secure because everyone is looking at and checking others’ work. It is a world-wide project that anyone can access. Whereas, Windows is a closed system that consists of layers and layers of locked down source code.
Total Cost
The obvious advantage to users is that Linux
is free, whereas Windows is not. Even the related applications for the Linux OS
cost $0.
The cost of a Window’s license varies
depending upon whether it is for a server or a desktop. Also, the price can be
very steep when purchased for a business.
The more employees a business has, the higher the cost. Companies also need to pay for the applications that run on Windows such as Exchange and MS Office. There is no distinction with Linux. It is still free. Linux users can download the source code and modify it without spending any money.
Some Linux distributions might charge for
support. However, the cost is much less than purchasing a license for Windows.
Less Time to Update
Linux users have complete control over software updates. They can install them whenever they need or want. Not only do the updates take less time than Windows, but there is also no need to reboot your computer.
Having to reboot your computer every time you perform an update can be disruptive. People who use Windows must reboot every time they install an update. They are also reminded in an annoying pop up that their system will reboot in 10 minutes. Linux removes that distraction.
Linux takes far less time to reboot or load
after being powered off than any version of Windows.
Stability and Reliability
As mentioned above, Windows requires users to
reboot their computer after installing updates.
Computers running on Linux can technically continue to operate without rebooting and without any issues for years.
It is rare for a Linux system to freeze or
slow down. Whereas with Windows, if you are running too many applications or
have too many browsers open at one time, it is more common than not that your
computer will freeze.
When it freezes, if you haven’t saved what you
have been working on, you will lose it. The only way to unfreeze a system
running on Windows is to manually stop the task that is causing the problem.
Better Security
Windows is vulnerable to many different types of viruses, malware, and trojans. Users who install Windows know that they also need to purchase and download antivirus programs to protect their computers.
Although no operating system is exempt from hacks, Linux makes it more difficult due to its inherent design. Any program or application in a Linux environment requires administrative authorization in the form of a password.
Viruses will not be allowed to execute unless
the password is typed correctly.
Hardware Compatibility and Resources
While it’s true that Windows is compatible with other hardware, Linux is different. What if you find an old laptop that might be running XP?
You can’t install an updated version of
Windows on that laptop and expect it to run. It won’t. However, you can
revitalize it by installing Linux, and it will run smoothly.
Rather than throw out old computers, why not take advantage of Linux’s ability to revive it? Several lightweight distributions can restore even a 15-year old piece of hardware to a functioning system. You can find many videos on how to install Linux on YouTube.
One of the reasons Windows systems freeze is
because you are using up too many resources. Linux systems are known to take better
advantage of the hardware and use fewer resources such as disk space and RAM.
Ability to Customize
Linux allows you to customize any feature you
want such as:
- Add or delete features
- Tweak how your system looks
- Install themes
- Choose the icons you prefer
- Change your file manager
- Customize your desktop environment
While you can customize some features in
Windows, your options are limited. Almost every aspect of the Linux system has
options that you can choose to customize.
See the samples below for different ways to
customize your desktop environment.
Better Support
One of the many benefits of open source
systems is the availability of finding solutions to your problems or issues in
the community of users.
If you are looking for an answer to a question on your Linux system, search online for a thread about your specific issue. If you can’t find one, start a new thread on a Linux forum. You will get a detailed response at no cost.
Privacy
Microsoft’s latest version Windows 10 has
received a lot of criticism about how it collects data. All privacy settings
are enabled by default.
If you are concerned about your privacy, Linux is the best solution for you. Linux distributions don’t collect much if any, data. Linux doesn’t upload data or generate logs from your computer as Windows does.
And more importantly, you don’t need additional tools to protect your privacy. Now that you know what Linux can do that Windows cannot, you can make a more informed decision when choosing an operating system.
