User talk:Fajardodie

Sour Operating System

Why do people use Windows rather than choosing Linux? Most people use Windows operating system for a few different reasons. It is Cheap, less sophisticated to use and people have been raised using Windows at home and school so they are addicted to it. I have been using Windows all my high school years. Since my brother introduced me to Linux, I no longer use Windows at home. Linux today is one of Windows competitors in the market of personal computers and corporate businesses. Many people find Linux sophisticated to use. Others find Linux helpful since it’s free. Linux is better than any other operating system in the market. Linux is free to download. Linux is an open source operating system that has many advantages. For example, free of viruses, adware. Also it has much software that an user or a business might need to fit needs. If people are using Windows, they are probably paying a subscription for antivirus protection. For example, Norton Antivirus costs around fifty dollars every year. Also, they might have paid for Microsoft Office or other software’s like Photoshop, Video Editing suites and so on. Windows platforms are the most expensive to maintain. Windows has been for long time in the market. Windows dominates most of the computers sold in the market today. It is difficult for people that have being using Windows to change completely to a different operating system, because there are always a few complications when learning a new operating systems. For example, when people upgraded from XP to vista Linux users can do any modification with a copy of Linux operating system. In Linux desktops, every user gets the source code for if they need to personalize any application that fits their needs. Windows users will not be allowed to do any modifications to its code. In which people are slave of Microsoft. When people buy a computer they often have to pay for the license to activate the software. Linux operating systems is supported by programmers that do a job as a hobby. In comparison to Windows programmers they get paid to create or edit software. Linux does not charge for updates, upgrades or any software that they provide. However, they make profit offering support and training for their products, Corporations and businesses that request their support. Linux users don’t really have to pay for any training or support on Linux products. Microsoft Windows charge for upgrades. Linux today is used by public libraries and even government agencies around the world. For example, The Alabama Public Library is using Ubutu Linux (one of the flavor of Linux) on their desktops. It has helped them stay in budget of “…$15,000…” (Linux Replaces Windows at Geneva Public Library). It could have cost them more in Microsoft licenses. Even the Largo Florida City Hall is using Linux on every single desktop, “…saving the city a lot of money” (Secretaries use Linux, taxpayers save millions). As well the government form France, Swiss, Norwegian, and South African; Move to Linux-based desktops. I understand why people use Windows. Microsoft Windows have a lot of advantages. The software that they offer is easy to install and remove. Applications and web services are designed to run only in Windows and not in other operating systems that exists. Beside of Windows advantages your Windows desktop is no secure or safe from malicious attacker (hackers). Most people are using the operating systems that say Windows XP with a flag on top of it when you turn it on. At school or at work people have no choice when using a desktop computer. If people would like to save money they should make a move at least give it a try. If people won’t make a move they would be throwing their money through the Windows. People who use Linux Operating system will save smart. Huge Corporation, local businesses as well public places and government agencies are already in community of open source. Would you make a move? Its free and secure to use give it a try. You won’t regret it.

Work Cited

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