What disadvantages we find in Linux and Windows

As an administrator of a web server, it is common to wonder which is the most suitable operating system: Linux or Windows. Both have dominated the web hosting market for several years and have competed for supremacy for years, even though Linux ranks ahead as a milestone among servers. Deciding on one or the other is still a complex matter, since the differences in terms of usability and number of functions are minimal. If both systems are compared, several advantages can be seen in both and these arise, in large part, as a result of the compatibility with the applications to be used.

Linux and Windows Disadvantages of this sistems

Windows

The fact that, unlike Linux, Windows is distinguished by having a very complex structure, is that Microsoft has always focused its attention on offering a user-friendly operating system, hence all programs have a graphical user interface. intuitive user. For this reason, although in principle possible, administration through command lines is not necessary. Users generally have sole control of all hardware resources, receive regular system prompts, and can install software independently. This hides, however, some potential for errors when, for example, system settings are changed or downloaded applications are installed that pose a security risk.

▸The operation of the proprietary system is not totally public

▸Not suitable as a multi-user system

▸High potential for user errors

▸Resource intensive (mostly due to mandatory GUIs)

▸Vulnerable to malware

▸Frequent security failures

▸High license costs that increase with each user

Linux

In contrast to Windows, the philosophy of Linux is to keep the structure of the operating system as simple as possible. Therefore, all components, including equipment and processes, are a file and adjustments to the core of the system can be carried out at any time. There are many tools for system configuration and administration and these are usually available on command lines, but also in GUI (graphical user interfaces) for almost all applications.

▸Hard to use

▸Not all versions have long-term support

▸Some professional programs do not work with Linux

▸Updates are sometimes very complex

▸Portability of Linux distributions is not a priority for many software and hardware developers

▸Other third-party programs can only be installed by an administrator

▸English is the standard language for command lines and system messages

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