Things that are easier on Linux: Difference between revisions
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* Updates include security fixes and program improvements |
* Updates include security fixes and program improvements |
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* Updates are smaller than on Windows |
* Updates are smaller than on Windows |
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* Fewer crashes to interrupt what you're doing |
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* 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 |
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* Spyware or malware removal not necessary |
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* Support forums where people know what they're talking about |
* Support forums where people know what they're talking about |
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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 |
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* Linux is many times safer (more secure) than Windows |
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* Linux runs on older and cheaper computers than Windows or Mac OS |
* Linux runs on older and cheaper computers than Windows or Mac OS, so you can save a lot of money that way |
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* Linux is usually free |
* Linux is usually free |
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Latest revision as of 17:43, 11 February 2026
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
- 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
- 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
- Fewer crashes to interrupt what you're doing
- No anti-virus necessary, and no worries if it's updated or configured or working properly
- 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
- Linux is many times safer (more secure) than Windows
- 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