An Basic Information on linux and windows about their cost, hardware support ect... By Rakshit Rai

1. Linux VS Windows

2. Flavors LINUX Suse Fedora Redhat Debian Ubuntu Knoppix Slackware Lycoris Linspire (Lindows) WINDOWS Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows 2003 Windows 2008

4. CO$T The majority of Linux variants are available for free or at a much lower price than Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows can run between $50.00 - $150.00 US dollars per each license copy.

5. EASY Linux : Although the majority Linux variants have improved dramatically in ease of use, Windows is still much easier to use for new computer users. Windows : Microsoft has made several advancements and changes that have made it a much easier to use operating system, and although arguably it may not be the easiest operating system, it is still Easier than Linux.

6. Text Mode Interface The DOS Prompt The BASH Shell

8. HARDWARE LINUX Linux companies and hardware manufacturers have made great advancements in hardware support for Linux and today Linux will support most hardware devices. However, many companies still do not offer drivers or support for their hardware in Linux. WINDOWS Because of the amount of Microsoft Windows users and the broader driver support, Windows has a much larger support for hardware devices and a good majority of hardware manufacturers will support their products in Microsoft Windows.

14. Prepared By : Rakshit Rai