1. Both Windows and Linux offer excellent
operating systems to computer
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2. servers and workstations as well Which one to pick? You may
consider the cost of the product and 24/7 support Learn more
Choosing the appropriate operating system is based on the server`s
function
3. Linux is powerful and has a versatile operating system while
Windows is well-known for its easy to use operating system and
versatility Deciding the right server was certainly a trial as a decade
ago, Microsoft`s Windows NT and Novell`s NetWare4 were
prominently in use, but today NetWare has totally disappeared and
the Linux version is found to be a good choice Both Windows and
Linux come in server and desktop editions Maintenance and
security are one of the significant areas to comprehend the actual
differences between the operating systems
4. Linux are commonly referred to as distributions, also known as
`distros`, and are released around the same time frame using the
same kernel version (operating system) Linux needs careful
consideration of hardware drivers as the hardware newly released
should be appropriate and Linux Hosting this includes the
motherboard as well Linux installation should be done by people
who have proper knowledge to run the operating system and its
applications Linux is stable and more secure than Windows
5. On the other hand, Windows offers easy installation and runs even
in default modes, besides it includes a series of drivers regardless of
the hardware type and has the extensive variety of software
However it suffers with frequent security problems demanding critical
patches involving rebooting Moreover it is expensive right from the
purchase price to the applications, besides ongoing maintenance is a
must to keep it updated and stable The comparison of Linux vs
6. Window includes other considerations such as the price, specialized
options and support Linux has server oriented versions available
with vendors and some are offered with 24/7 paid support There are
less expensive distribution versions obtainable at Mepis, Centos and
Xandros and others, which are offered at a very low cost to get
started, while Debian, Slackware, Mint, Mandriva, Fedora of Red Hat
and Ubuntu are all free versions On the other side Microsoft
Windows server is regular with 32 and 64 bit versions with
specialized options such that it is ideal for small as well as medium
sized businesses
7. However, the biggest hit is that Windows is buoyed up by a multi
billion dollar company and is compatible with the majority of
software, besides it is very easy in using and understanding that
even an average user can make the best of it Windows pricing
varies dramatically based on the numbers purchased and on the
yearly maintenance agreement or the licensing plan The significant
difference in Linux version does not speak about the software quality
or the drivers` availability, but the support offered Depending upon
the Linux distribution package, the user may get a quick and 24/7
paid support, and this should well suit any corporate environment
8. Purchasing the operating system and hardware together ensures
the support for installed hardware, else it may be required
researching to ensure the motherboard, network adapter, chipset
and others are supported by the Linux version The other non-Linux
options include OpenSolaris and many variants of Berkley Software
distribution
