Ubuntu Vs Windows

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What Is Windows

Windows is a popular operating system that was created and released by Microsoft in 1985. Windows as an operating system has undergone extensive development, and its popularity can be gauged by the fact that the majority of personal computers use Windows as the operating system.

This operating system provides a stable and compatible environment for a wide range of applications and software to run. It also has high hardware versatility and robust flexibility. Windows 10 is the most recent version, but Windows 7 and Windows Pro have been the most popular.

The Windows operating system has numerous advantages and disadvantages, which are listed below.

Advantages

Windows provides a smooth, easy, and user-friendly interface.
Windows is known for its compatibility as an Operating System and is capable of supporting most applications.
In case a user encounters an error on Windows, the error details are not completely seen to the user. If a user is not technically sound, the error will still be understood, unlike other Operating systems where the error details seem strange to the user if they are not well versed with those words and error codes.
The installation process of the Windows Operating System is simple and easy to follow.

Disadvantages

One of the major disadvantages of Windows is that it is not free to use. Users need to pay a price even if they want to upgrade to the latest version of Windows.
Windows has a high consumption rate (almost double) of resources of computer machines like RAM when compared to Ubuntu. The user experience can be impacted if the computer has a low RAM and uses the Windows Operating system.
The options of personalization in Windows are very few and is limited to wallpaper, background, notification sounds, icons, themes, etc.

What Is Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a member of the Linux operating system family. It was created by Canonical Ltd. and is available for personal and professional use for free. Ubuntu’s first desktop edition was released. Later editions were designed for Server and Core, which are used for IoT and Robots.

Ubuntu is well-known for its user-friendly environment. Ubuntu 18.04 is the most recent version. This version does not have Long-Term Support (LTS).

Let’s also look at the benefits and drawbacks of the Ubuntu operating system.

Advantages

It is available free of cost for both personal and professional use.
The process of setting up in Ubuntu, especially for the purpose of testing is easy.
Ubuntu provides an easy user interface.
Most of the time, the users can avoid the hassle of installation of drivers with this Operating System.
When Ubuntu Operating System needs to be updated, the users do not need to restart the machine as the updates can easily run in the background. This in turn makes Ubuntu a preferred choice for services like Server.

Disadvantages

Users need to be tech-savvy in order to use Ubuntu. Users who are not familiar with Command-line will find it difficult to use Ubuntu.
The other drawback with Ubuntu is that the support for some of the hardware components and software applications does not match the standard provided by Windows.
Ubuntu also does not support some of the popular software like Photoshop or MS office. However, there are alternatives available for this software in Ubuntu but the experience for the user is not the same as that on Windows.

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