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How Linux and Windows Stack Up in 2006

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the link-o-rama dept.

Jane Walker writes "How does Linux stack up to Windows in 2006? Experts weigh in on that question in these articles, comparing the operating systems' security, reliability and usability. Get insiders' views on Microsoft's proprietary stack versus open source software, as well as Windows-to-Linux migration tips."

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  1. Re:LINAPCP - by Burz · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Doesn't seem all that vigorous from where I'm standing. For applications, its *anemic*.

    A Windows user posted elsewhere that he wanted to try Linux, but having a USB stopped him cold from using the installer. That's not a sign of robustness or vigor. Again, no real obstacle to the admin types who do enjoy robust features in Linux intended for that audience. For everyone else, its the same story: Endless prickly details that must be tended from the CLI before basic things like keyboards, displays and sound not only WORK... but can be RELIED upon.

    What's reliable in Linux is Ethernet, ATA, etc. Interfaces you need to run a headless server.