Microsoft defended against free software and angered the Linux community

According to foreign media reports, Microsoft recently stated in a demo that Windows 7 is far better than Linux on August 1, September 10, Beijing time. Microsoft compared Windows 7 and Linux in a demo recently exposed to persuade users to use Windows 7. This makes LinuxCommunityVery angry.

In the demo, Microsoft emphasized Windows 7 hardware support and software compatibility. Microsoft said: "Windows 7 is the most compatible Windows system, supporting more than 3000 printers and more than 700 digital cameras ." In contrast, Microsoft claims that Linux does not support some basic devices and applications, such as iTunes, Zune, Quicken, Photoshop, and office2007. Linux is more secure than windows ..

At present, Microsoft is training employees of Best Buy, an electronic product chain store, on how to sell Windows 7, which will be available soon.

In this regard, some Linux experts say that Microsoft is "brainwashing" for the employees of Best Buy and then asking them to mislead the public. In fact, Linux has a vast majority of Functions of Windows 7, which is more stable than Windows 7 and at a low price. Linux is better at security.

ComputerProgram"In fact, many features of Microsoft products are based on apple or Linux products, such as the browser's multi-tag browsing function, it was first launched by Firefox and Safari."

Some open-source software enthusiasts said: "Do not trust Microsoft, what windows can do, and what Linux can do. Except for one thing, Linux is not prone to viruses ."

Microsoft said: "We have been working with our partners to help them prepare to sell our products in a competitive market. This document is just one of the many materials we provide to our retail partners to introduce sales staff to the differences between Windows and Linux ."