Investigation: several reasons for migrating to Linux

Survey: several reasons for migration to the Linux platform-general Linux technology-Linux technology and application information. The following is a detailed description. Author: Xiu bin compilation Source: eNet power in Silicon Valley

[ENet power report for Silicon Valley] A recently published article titled "why are you migrating to the Linux platform ?" In the survey, the respondents answered this question very interestingly, including some answers that are not consistent with the conventional reasons. If you usually think that the use of the Linux platform is caused by resistance or reverse reaction, the following interesting answers will make you think more about this.

1. USB drive

As far as I am concerned, I really like my thumb-sized 8 GB USB drive, which stores a lot of open-source applications. In a survey, some respondents said: "I initially just wanted to use a USB drive to store the entire operating system and carry it with me, so I chose Ubuntu, it meets my requirements. One week later, I started to use Windows and Ubuntu for Dual Boot, And the other week later, I found that I no longer want to use Windows-I can't do without Ubuntu anymore, so I simply migrated it to the Linux platform. This is a real USB operating system, so cool ." The USB thumb drive is no longer just for storage convenience. It is changing the way people use the operating system.

2. Dual-start

Many respondents said that the first reason they used Linux was to be able to use two operating system platforms and switch between them. However, after trying Linux, they were totally fascinated by it, the original Windows operating system was completely abandoned.

3. Old hardware devices

Many respondents said that the Windows platform is constantly upgraded, and one of the consequences of this is to constantly upgrade users' hardware devices, which many users do not want. Because the hardware they just purchased cannot be used again after several months of use, it is a bit unacceptable. Linux does not have these restrictions. Many Linux distributions can even run smoothly on some older hardware. This is something Windows cannot think.

4. Clusters

Cluster is a popular trend, and a feature of Linux is suitable for clusters, which can give full play to the advantages of Linux. Some respondents said: "I am very interested in parallel computing, and Linux clusters are easier to think about and more efficient than Windows clusters ."

5. Curiosity

Curiosity is the first time some users have tried another operating system except Windows, and since then they have been completely conquered by it.

6. Privacy and security

Since its birth, Windows has become the target of hackers. Most of the viruses, Trojans, and Backdoor programs on the Internet are targeted at Windows platforms, which makes Microsoft very headache, some patches have to be released frequently. Even so, the security of the Windows platform has been questioned. In contrast, there are indeed few viruses targeting the Linux platform, and the high security of Linux has been affirmed by most users.

7. Get rid of the Control of giants

In fact, the reason why some users migrate to the Linux platform is to get rid of Microsoft's control. One respondent replied in a concise manner: "I just want to end the human-constrained relationship ." Some users have explained in detail: "I cannot get any freedom to use Windows, because many Microsoft licenses cannot allow me to make any modifications to Windows. GNU/Linux is another completely different scenario. I can even compile their kernels and select only the applications I need ." Many respondents also pointed out that Windows Genuine Advantage, the anti-piracy automatic update verification component, is Microsoft's final life-saving tool.

8. The Linux platform is free of charge.

Never underestimate this point. The cumbersome and expensive licensing costs of Windows have caused many users to crash. Free Linux greatly reduces the total cost of ownership.