World Journal of Technology, Engineering and Research, Volume 1, Issue 1 (2017) 74-80
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A Research Paper on the Comparison of
Windows and Linux Operating Systems
Abhishek Sharmaa*, Gurpreet Singhb, Vaibhav Doshic,
Ayush Sharmad
a,b,c,d
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Chandigarh
University, Mohali, India
Keywords ABSTRACT
Operating system
Kernel
Comparison among windows and Linux is one of
Memory
GUI the most important topics of the study of operating
Security system. This paper is based on the comparison of
Windows and Linux operating system. It describe
about the pros and cons of the both the operating
system. Both the operating systems have their own
specifications. In the paper there is introduction
about windows and its versions Linux and versions.
Functions of windows, Features of windows,
component of Linux features of Linux.
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I. INTRODUCTION
Linux is an open source operating system. Linus Torvalds, said to be father of
Linux. Kernel named Linuses turned into operating system Linux.. Free to
download and use. Modifications can be done by anyone and it is open for all to
adopt, and as a result it has developed into a very powerful OS that is rapidly
gaining in popularity worldwide. Customization and Security is one of unique
features of Linux over Windows [1-10].
Windows or Microsoft Windows, It is a graphical operating system. It is design
developed and sold by Microsoft Corporation. It is introduced on November 20,
[Link] is the first Graphical User interface which is firstly developed only for
IBM compatible PCs. It is a GUI interface which is allow user to interact with
the system. Now it is a series of operating Systems, which leads world of
computing to the next level [10-15].
WINDOWS
Windows is an operating system under the flagship of Microsoft. It is a series of
different versions of operating system. It was announced on November 20,
[Link] included graphical user interface. For last 20 years windows
become most widely used operating system. Windows famous with ease of user
friendliness [15-25].
Advantages of windows
1. User friendly.
2. All the hardwire control units supports windows
3. Most of the software is available for windows.
4. Easy to use and understand
Disadvantages of windows
1. Windows is more expensive
2. Less Reliable.
3. Windows is not so secure.
Functions of windows operating system
Process management
Code execution
Memory management
Virtual memory
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Device management
Input/output
Features of windows
System cell
Device drives
Files system
User interface
II. LINUX
Linux is an operating system which is announced in 90’s. It is unix based
operating system. It is created by student named LINUS TORVALDS after
its paid version Minix. Linux operating system is open source, so anyone
can use it and modify as per they can. Linux operating system is widely
used for business and home use, and the number of user are increasing day
by day [25-30].
The various operating systems that use the Linux kernel
Ubuntu
Debian
Redhat
Fedora
Chromeos
Android
Advantages of Linux
Freeware.
Secure and Fast
Flexibility, Fault ,Tolerance
Disadvantages of Linux
User cannot easily access.
All hardware does not support.
In Linux there are limited section of software
Features of Linux
Multitasking
Multiuser
Multiplatform
Multiprocessor
III. COMPARISONBETWEENWINDOWSAND LINUX
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It provides user a vast amount of documentation sector also. Some main
features of the windows operating system are:
It is free to use and distribute.
It is very reliable.
A huge amount of free software developed for it.
It is very resistant to malware like spyware, adware and virus.
It can run on variety of machines,
Since the source code is visible so “backdoors” are simply spotted.
It provides a high degree of flexibility for configuration.
It can be updated without modify the source code.
Advantages of Windows
The main advantage of windows operating system is it provides a range of
readymade solutions, wide range and number or user, so any one can find
its related software and one of the main part is its own help section. It
provides user a vast amount of documentation sector also. Some main
features of the windows operating system are:
1. Windows is much faster operating Systems.
2. Provides Readymade solutions
3. Microsoft office is a big advantages
4. Easy handling
5. Large library of software, games
6. Supports maximum numbers of hardware and drivers
7. Good platform for all programs
8. Good interface with uses
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Fig. 1. Comparison of Linux and Windows
Linux and windows both are good operating systems. But both the systems
have their own advantages and disadvantages. Linux is good in providing
security and on the other side Windows have its own help centre which
provides solution for any problem [31-38].Figure 1 compares some of the
parameters of Linux and windows.
IV. CONCLUSIONS
In windows and Linux operating system, there are many differences in
various fields. Both the operating system has their own pros and cons. User
cannot say directly which one is best. Both the operating systems are best
at their levels of working and in functionalities. Linux is better for utility
applications and networking. Windows is better for Desktop applications
and for using tools.
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