Linux and windows have some fundamental differences. None of them go to say that one is better than the other. Each of the differences reflect the basic variations which are discussed below:
Source
Accessibility to the source is possibly the most vital difference which lies between the two operating systems. In case of Linux there is GNU Public License which is used. In this case it is accessible to all and serves as the basis for the Linux operating system. On the other hand the Windows code is accessible to a certain few.
Licensing
There is a licensing freedom which is associated with Linux. This freedom allows modification of the software so that it can be sold or republished. Moreover one can download a single copy of the operating system of Linux and use it on multiple machines. However with Windows, there is a limit on the restriction. The number of licenses is bound to the number which is purchased.
Support
In case of Linux one can seek help from a number of dedicated websites, forums and online search. Moreover there are big support systems which are available as well for the Linux software. In case of Windows as well there is online peer support which is available as well as paid support from Microsoft itself. There are support contracts which one can get with ease.
Hardware support
Initially, if one wanted to install Linux operating system one had to ensure that each piece of hardware was of a particular type that had been customized to a certain extent. This has changed to a large extent. Several exceptions still remain. In case of Windows each piece of hardware is compatible with the operating system.
These are the main differences which are associated with the operating systems of Linux and Windows. There are several other differences.
