Difference between revisions of "Why Should I Use Linux?"
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* <b><i>Can I view and modify applications on my computer to better meet my needs?</i></b> | * <b><i>Can I view and modify applications on my computer to better meet my needs?</i></b> | ||
* <b><i>Can I create a powerful computer lab inexpensively?</i></b> | * <b><i>Can I create a powerful computer lab inexpensively?</i></b> | ||
+ | * <b><i>Can I obtain newer releases of an OS more often (say every 6 months instead of 2-3 years)?</i></b> | ||
* <b><i>How come MS Windows doesn't have different desktop environments? </i></b> | * <b><i>How come MS Windows doesn't have different desktop environments? </i></b> | ||
* <b><i>How come MS Windows doesn't allow me to see other OS partitions on my Desktop (for free)? </i></b> | * <b><i>How come MS Windows doesn't allow me to see other OS partitions on my Desktop (for free)? </i></b> |
Revision as of 22:20, 5 June 2010
Good Question. Linux is a free operating system that is based on the Unix operating system created in the late 1960s. Basically, anything that you can do in Windows can be done in Linux. The Linux operating system can offer a low-cost solution to run various servers:
The Linux OS is also considered to be an excellent platform to develop software in a quick and efficient manner. Have you ever asked yourself the following questions when using MS Windows:
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