Question about Operating Systems. Is Linux far superior to Windows, or is that just something some people exaggerate about?

I've never used Linux of any kind, just Windows, but have had people in the past tell me how great Linux is and far superior and far more secure

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Jessmari · 46-50

The biggest security feature in linux is the fact that less people use it than windows. That said, linux is growing in popularity slowly.

Look up someordinarygamers on youtube if you want to get a good look under the linux hood in an entertaining way.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@Jessmari Sorry but that just doesn't hold up. Security by obscurity is a myth in this case. Most servers, set top box and even phones run some version of linux.

With linux it was a multi user system from day one and set up security that way. With windows that has just been bolted on and it still gives root access to random programs for no other reason than to be compatible with decades old software. You also have a closed source system nobody can audit with Windows. Your security depends on praying Redmond has all the smartest people in the room.

I do agree on your last statement though.

Jessmari · 46-50

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow i'll admit my notions are a bit dated and that linux as as a pc operating would be nothing more than a tinkering curiosity. I'll let you take it from here ☺

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@Jessmari I switched during the Windows Vista Fiasco. And honestly the difference between a server and alot of desktop Linux distros is just a desktop environment instead of command line and what packages you decide to install. You do have distros like Arch that are mostly tinkering and having fun learning with computers. Even Ubuntu is used on servers now.

Jessmari · 46-50

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow I stayed on 7 till 10 came out. I did have Cinnamon duel booted with 7. I'd be on 11 but apparently an lga 4770 doesn't make the cut. Not all that upset about it.

I just couldn't justify keeping linux for any practical purpose for me personally.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@Jessmari The requirements for Window 11 are completely arbitrary and mostly to force people to buy new PCs. The reason is money. Since MS doesn't sell retail copies of Windows anymore they make their money on licenses for new OEM PCs. So forcing people to buy new PCs they don't need is good for their bottom line.

At this point there is very little you can do on Windows you can't do on Linux and that includes gaming now. Heck I can even run Windows in a VM if I have one piece of software that refuses to run on anything else.