We
have always felt that Windows is one of the most user-friendly interfaces among
the Operation Systems that have been developed and upgraded in this
technological era. However, this has become a myth with the release of the
Linux Desktops as they have proved to be more user-friendly and safe compared
to that of the Windows Desktops.
Here are 11 reasons that say why one should
migrate from Windows to a Linux Desktop.
1) Linux is FREE!
Unlike the Windows OS and the
updates related to a Windows OS, Linux OS installation as well as Updating is
absolutely FREE of cost. While for Windows OS you have to shell out in Dollars
to Microsoft, Linux is offered to you with the best interface free of cost.
2) Data Safety is the Utmost Priority!
Linux
Desktops have been developed having user’s data safety as the first priority.
You would have always heard from a friend or on your personal experience, the
pain of installing and updating Anti-virus foe a Windows Desktop. Firstly, its
additional cost and you have every risk of losing data if you fail to update
the Anti-virus on time.
However
this is not the case with a Linux desktop, as you don’t require an anti-virus
at all here! Viruses and Malware is alien to Linux. Hence, switching to Linux
will not only saves you money but also every bit of data stored in your Hard
Drive.
3) You don’t have to hesitate to go for a low end Hardware!
Most
Windows Operating system packages require a good amount of storage for inbuilt
applications and hence you may have to be equipped with at least 1GB of RAM
space. But Hurray! Linux is here. Linux works well even in Lower end Hardware
without much of a lag. A 512 MB RAM may be extremely slow on a Windows OS
however it is not the case with Linux. Even if your system is the one from the
90s or 2000s it is very easy to have lightweight Linux distributions, as
hardware space is never a constraint for Linux.
4) Easy to Use!
It is a myth that the Linux
interface is only for Geeks. It is not like the early times where one needs to
know command line ninja to use Linux. The GUI tools have come out of the box
and Linux is presently as easy to use as the interface of Windows.
5) Drivers are no more a Problem!
In Windows desktop we have to find
the apt driver that will suit our system and install them accordingly which is
one big struggle. However this is not the case with Linux. All drivers are
directly supported by Linux Kernel. Hence it is more of Plug and Play with
Linux unlike in Windows where one needs to struggle installing the drivers.
6) Attractive Interface
Linux has a much more attractive
interface when compared to Windows Desktop. Be in Unity, Cinnamon, Gnome 3, KDE
or low end desktop environments like Xfce or Lxde, all of these look much more
attractive then the Windows Desktop. It allows you to choose desktop flavor
according to your choice.
7) Like iOS you have App Store
Like iOS, Linux allows you to have
your own Software Repository or App store. It allows you to have all the
applications that you require in one place. It is more convenient to find the
right application that you require. The apps in the software repository are
well updated and consume less space, and one need not struggle with lack of
space and the trouble continuous call for updates like in a Windows 8 and above
desktop.
8) Easy Updating Process
Every one of us would have
experienced the tedious and time-consuming updating process in a Windows
Desktop. This is not the case with Linux. Linux updates are just a matter of a
click and one need not restart the system for every updates. All updates are
linked to security and application updates as well which makes it a one-time
process.
9) Linux gaming is now here!
Linux lets you have access to
Windows only games as well through PlayOnLinux. It also provides access to
GOG.com and Steam where a number of Native Linux Games are updates regularly.
10) Linux Community Support
Another best feature about Linux is
the Linux Community Support. It has a number of forums and how to use Linux
blogs that gives you all the necessary information that you require to use a
Linux Desktop.
11) What’s Running on your Desktop
With the introduction of Windows 10,
you never really know what’s running on your desktop and can’t get more
specific details on it. Also with Windows 10, Microsoft can push updates to
your computer at will you’ll be surprised to see a random update running
suddenly. But with a Linux DE, it is crystal clear if just look through the
package list, as what is running on your computer. And you are never forced to
install an update nor does it get installed on your computer automatically
behind your back.
These are the 11 reasons that make
you want to use Linux than that of a Windows Desktop.
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