The difference between Linux and Windows

The current domestic Linux more is applied to the server, and the desktop operating system more use of Windows. The main differences are as follows

compare	Windows	Linux
interface	interface Unified, Shell fixed all Windows program menus almost identical, shortcut keys are almost the same	graphical interface styles vary by release and may not be compatible. Gnu/linux's terminals are inherited from UNIX, and the basic commands and operating methods are almost identical. The
driver	driver is rich, and the version is updated frequently. The default installer typically contains hardware drivers that are popular at the time of release, and the new hardware drivers are dependent on the hardware vendor. For some old hardware, it is sometimes difficult to support without the original driver. In addition, sometimes the hardware vendor does not provide the required version of the driver under Windows, it will also compare headaches. The	is developed by volunteers, released by the Linux core development team, and many hardware vendors do not provide drivers based on copyright considerations, although most do not require manual installation, but involve installation is relatively complex, allowing new users to face driver problems (presence and installation methods) helpless. But in open source development mode, many old hardware is easy to find, though it is hard to support under Windows. Hardware vendors such as HP, Intel, AMD and others are gradually supporting open source drivers, and the problem is being mitigated.
using	is simple and easy to get started with. The graphical interface is advantageous for users without computer background knowledge. The	graphical interface is simple to use and easy to get started with. Text interface, you need to learn to master.
Learning	The system is complex, changing frequently, and knowledge, skills elimination fast, in-depth learning difficulties.	The structure of the system is simple, stable, and knowledge, skills and good inheritance, in-depth learning is relatively easy.
software	each specific feature may require the support of commercial software and requires the purchase of the appropriate authorization.	Most software is freely available, with fewer software options for the same functionality.

The difference between Linux and Windows