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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
* 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

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