05.06.08
Microsoft Windows vs. Linux - the Fundamental Issues
The main fundamental difference between Windows and Linux is that Microsoft Windows is a closed source while Linux is open source. Closed source avoids duplication and reverse engineering techniques and keeps their competitive advantage by producing their product in a compiled executable state. While open source allows for any user to view and modify the source code. You can easily change the code to modify your needs and situations.
As open source can be modified by any one you can modify the code immediately when you find a problem or a vulnerability. In the case of windows if you find a problem you have to wait for the next update of the software to be released. Even the patch release also takes some decent time. Reliability has made Linux more reputable. Linux in considered more stable than windows. Customer support is handled nicely by Microsoft however and the cost of maintenance in the end is similar for both operating systems. But many users feel comfortable using windows. Because of these reasons windows is gaining more popularity.
