Why you need to move from windows to Linux?
Published By zooboole
What's this
I remember some two years ago I asked this question on stackoverflow and the question instantly got downvoted and closed as too broad. It thought me one thing, people can suck sometimes on stack overflow. because this question was real and important to millions of people in this world.
There are many people who still think/believe that Windows is the only OS that can be installed on their machines. Some even think it's embedded in all types of computers. The proof is that sometimes people call you and say "I want to buy a PC, is it a Windows?". That's the sad story in which windows has put the world in.
But, let me tell you this. Windows is an Operating System, and as so, it's not the only OS available in this world. We have more thousand Operating Systems in the world, and among them, three are very well knows to most people:
- Windows
- iOS
- Linux
What is the point?
Basically, a PC is just a box and a set of hardware. It becomes a complete computer when any of these OS is installed. The OS offers you all the tools you use to work on your PC: software you can install, the design of interfaces, etc. With that it becomes crucial to know and appreciate if a given operating system allows you to install all possible software you might need for your job, is it friendly and handy? Does it offer you enough stability so that you don't have to be formatting every day? how about viruses, are you safe from them, and so on.
Unfortunately, when we ask ourselves those questions Windows suffers a lot. I started using Windows when it was at 95, I think I know something about this operating system. It's great when you start using computers. It offers an easy-to-get-started option. But the more you work with it, the better you understand some of its weaknesses. Take the case of viruses. You can just install a Windows OS right now and find out that it's already infested by hundreds of viruses, and the combat against viruses is endless while other OS like Linux based ones do not have viruses.
So, the point is, if you've been using windows OS for long now and would like to start enjoying some virus-free Operating System, stability, free software, here is probably a time to switch to Linux.
Why?
I know you will still ask this question. Let me give you more explanation on why would one like to stop using Window and go for Linux OS. All operating systems have their pros and cons, but windows has some problems which do not help you much while Linux OS does not suffer from any of these problems:
- Windows is not free
Please, if you are using a Windows OS and you didn't purchase a Licence know that you are on the illegal side. Check it well. The same way with most software you will have to install on it.
- Slow boot
Windows OS can take you up to 2 minutes in a normal case, to completely boot your PC and make it available for work. The more you use your Windows-based PC, the Slower it goes and the boot may take you up to 15 minutes. If you've been using it you should understand this. Maybe you never considered this as a problem, but you have been wasting a precious part of your time
- Unwanted updates
Personally, I stopped using Windows because of Updates. I just hate this thing on Windows. Simply thinking of it makes me feel like blowing up my PC. The worst is:
-- Please do not turn off your PC, windows is updating it
-- Update 1 of 48...
And this will keep you locked up for hours, Yes Hours!!! Until you turn off(which is not recommended) the updates, this will occur every single day of your life.
Honestly, I use to ask myself why are they selling it if Windows OS are not ready for production, and then kill people with untimely updates? Why Microsoft?
- Viruses & anti-viruses issue
How many times Viruses have sent you to hell? How many times? Can you count it? It came a time I use to believe viruses are part of Windows core functionalities. It's normal ;)
And when we talk of viruses we also talk of Anti-Virus(AV). A great business developed around Windows. Another great worry every time you install a Windows OS.
It's very surprising that Windows OS needs Anti-viruses that are not developed by Windows itself. Imagine you buy a McDonald's and you need chicken from KFC before eating it. I don't know if you can see the picture.
Moreover having those antiviruses does not necessarily protect your PC. Very embarrassing situation. Rather those anti-viruses are the ones to come and slow down your PC entirely.
- windows is adding the Linux command line to Windows 10
What recently shocked most people is that Windows is trying, in its version 10, to integrate a Linux kernel. To me this simply means, there is something amazing in Linux that Windows know they don't have.
Check out some cool things on Linux and the reason why Linux is better than Windows: why Linux is better?
Aside from all these reasons, as a developer, there are some cool features we enjoy while on Linux:
- develop in an environment which is like your server
- the only thing you will miss on Windows is maybe adobe suite
- We have Gimp and InkScap to do what is Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator do
- We have the best console
- Best text editors like Vim
- Most web servers are running on Linux
Are you ready to start using Linux?
I wish I could guide you through how to install Linux and start working with it, but many people have already done a great job on it. Here is a list of some good resources to get you started with Linux:
--Windows linux migration guide
--Moving windows linux right choice you
