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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PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

In response to your question the answer is it depends.

Superior for what?

If you are a gamer Windows still has an edge but that is shrinking by the day,

If you want to run a server Linux or BSD are the way to go. WIndows Server is largely a waste of time.

If you want security Linux or BSD are the way to go. You can lock them down to the point you can actually lock yourself out of your own system.

For creative and publishing work Mac OS still rules the roost. OSX is BSD based. Not sure about the newest version of Mac OS.

Bottom line what is best depends on your use case.