| Introduction |
Linux is a Unix-like and POSIX-compliant computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of Linux is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released |
Microsoft Windows is a series of graphical interface operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS. |
| Cost |
Linux can be freely distributed, downloaded freely, distributed through magazines, Books etc. There are priced versions for Linux also, but they are normally cheaper than Windows. |
$119 - $199.99, $69 for students, $99 to upgrade to pro |
| Development and Distribution |
Linux is developed by Open Source development i.e. through sharing and collaboration of code and features through forums etc and it is distributed by various vendors. |
Developed and distributed by Microsoft. |
| Manufacturer |
Linux kernel is developed by the community. Linus Torvalds oversees things. |
Microsoft |
| Company / developer |
Linus Torvalds and the Linux community. |
Microsoft |
| Usage |
Linux can be installed on a wide variety of computer hardware, ranging from mobile phones, tablet computers and video game consoles, to mainframes and supercomputers |
On PC's desktops, laptops, servers and some phones. |
| File system support |
Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, Jfs, ReiserFS, Xfs, Btrfs, FAT, FAT32, NTFS |
Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, Jfs, ReiserFS, Xfs, Btrfs, FAT, FAT32, NTFS |
| OS family |
GNU |
DOS |
| Programmed in |
C |
Assembly, C, C++ |
| Marketing target |
Server, Personal, |
Personal, business |
| Compatibility |
New version of linux support many kinds of hardware |
Can coexist on local networks with Windows, BSD, Macs, and other Unix-like systems. Sometimes file compatibility issues may arise. |
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