Things that are easier on Linux - Revision history

Tom G.: improve

2026-02-11T17:43:57Z

improve

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	* Support forums where people know what they're talking about		* Support forums where people know what they're talking about
	* Filename extensions are not hidden by default, and files are not executable by default, improving security by a lot		* Filename extensions are not hidden by default, and files are not executable by default, improving security by a lot
	* ~~Generally~~ Linux is a ~~lot~~ safer (more secure)		* Linux is many times safer (more secure) than Windows
	* Linux runs on older and cheaper computers than Windows or Mac OS X, so you can save a lot of money that way		* Linux runs on older and cheaper computers than Windows or Mac OS, so you can save a lot of money that way
	* Linux is usually free		* Linux is usually free

Tom G.: save money

2026-02-02T16:53:26Z

save money

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	* Filename extensions are not hidden by default, and files are not executable by default, improving security by a lot		* Filename extensions are not hidden by default, and files are not executable by default, improving security by a lot
	* Generally Linux is a lot safer (more secure)		* Generally Linux is a lot safer (more secure)
	* Linux runs on older and cheaper computers than Windows or Mac OS X		* Linux runs on older and cheaper computers than Windows or Mac OS X, so you can save a lot of money that way
	* Linux is usually free		* Linux is usually free

Tom G.: add fewer crashes

2026-02-02T16:52:51Z

add fewer crashes

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	* Updates include security fixes and program improvements		* Updates include security fixes and program improvements
	* Updates are smaller than on Windows		* Updates are smaller than on Windows
			* Fewer crashes to interrupt what you're doing
	* No anti-virus necessary, and no worries if it's updated or configured or working properly		* No anti-virus necessary, and no worries if it's updated or configured or working properly
	* Spyware or malware removal not necessary		* Spyware or malware removal not necessary

Tom G.: no major user interface changes

2026-01-25T02:59:26Z

no major user interface changes

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	* 20 000 applications and more can be installed through the Software Manager or the package management system		* 20 000 applications and more can be installed through the Software Manager or the package management system
			* No major changes to the user interface, all of the major user interfaces made for Linux have been continued
	* Updates can be done when you want them, on your schedule		* Updates can be done when you want them, on your schedule
	* You can still use your computer when updates are occurring		* You can still use your computer when updates are occurring
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	* Updates include security fixes and program improvements		* Updates include security fixes and program improvements
	* Updates are smaller than on Windows		* Updates are smaller than on Windows
	* No anti-virus necessary, and no worries if it's updated or configured ~~properly~~ or working ~~correctly~~		* No anti-virus necessary, and no worries if it's updated or configured or working properly
	* Spyware or malware removal not necessary		* Spyware or malware removal not necessary
	* Multiple desktops		* Multiple desktops

Tom G.: copy from backup

2025-12-18T18:04:15Z

copy from backup

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Things that are easier on Linux than on Mac or Windows

* 20 000 applications and more can be installed through the Software Manager or the package management system
* Updates can be done when you want them, on your schedule
* You can still use your computer when updates are occurring
* Updates cover almost all the programs you have installed, there's no need to upgrade different programs at random different times
* Updates include security fixes and program improvements
* Updates are smaller than on Windows
* No anti-virus necessary, and no worries if it's updated or configured properly or working correctly
* Spyware or malware removal not necessary
* Multiple desktops
* Support forums where people know what they're talking about
* Filename extensions are not hidden by default, and files are not executable by default, improving security by a lot
* Generally Linux is a lot safer (more secure)
* Linux runs on older and cheaper computers than Windows or Mac OS X
* Linux is usually free