Hai guys, nice to meet you again . Let's find out the benefit of Linux
People have been known to exaggerate about Linux when singing its praises, and there’s certainly some hyperbole around. But there are a couple of cast-iron facts about its benefits.
Crash-Free A primary benefit of Linux is that it doesn’t crash. In years and years of using Linux, you willnever experience your mouse cursor freezing on screen. A strange error box won’t appear and
not go away until you reboot. It’s possible to leave a Linux system running for years without
ever needing to reboot (although most desktop Ubuntu users shut down their PC when they
won’t be using it for a while, just like the rest of us).
Of course, programs that run on top of Linux sometimes crash, but they don’t take the rest
of the system down with them, as can happen under Windows. Instead, you can clean up after
a crash and just carry on.
Security
The next benefit is that Linux is far, far more secure than Windows. Linux is based on years of
proven computer science research. It works on the principle of users who have permissions to
undertake various tasks on the system. If you don’t have the correct permission, then you
cannot, for example, access a particular piece of hardware. Additionally, privacy can be ensured
because the files on the PC are “owned” by individual users, who can permit or deny others
access to those files.
Free and Shareable
Another big benefit is that Linux can be obtained free of charge. Once it’s installed, the latest
updates for all your programs are also free of charge. Not only that, but if you want any new
software, it will also usually be free of charge (and normally just a download away). Is this
starting to sound attractive yet?
Because the software is free, you can share it with friends. Suppose that you find a really
great image editor. You mention it to a friend, and he asks for a copy. Under Windows, copying
the program is strictly illegal—to do so turns you into a software pirate! Unless that image editor
is freeware, your friend will need to buy the software himself. Under Linux, sharing software is
normally entirely legal. In fact, it’s encouraged!
Compatible with Older Hardware
Another benefit of Linux is that it works very well on older hardware and doesn’t require a
cutting-edge PC system. The latest version of Windows XP requires high-powered hardware,to the extent that upgrading to that operating system usually means buying a new PC, even if
your old one still works fine!
In contrast, Linux works on computers dating back as far as the early 1990s. This book was
largely written on a five-year-old Pentium II 450 MHz notebook running Ubuntu. Although it
would be an exaggeration to claim that the computer is lightning-fast, there’s little waiting
around for programs to start. On the same machine, Windows 2000 (which came installed on
the computer) grinds and churns, and using it can be a frustrating experience.
Linux encourages an attitude of both recycling and making the most of what you have,
rather than constantly upgrading and buying new hardware. You can pull out that “old” PC and
bring it back to life by installing Linux. You might even be able to give it away to a family member or
friend who does not have a PC. Perhaps it’s time for grandma to get online, or perhaps you can
give the kids their own PC so they will stop using yours.
Alternatively, you might consider turning old hardware into a server. Linux is capable of
just about any task. As well as running desktop computers, it also runs around 60% of the
computers that make the Internet work. Linux is extremely flexible. You could turn an old PC
into a web server, e-mail server, or firewall that you can attach to a broadband Internet connection.
If you were to do this with Microsoft software, it would cost hundreds of dollars, not to mention
requiring an advanced computer. It’s free with Linux.
People have been known to exaggerate about Linux when singing its praises, and there’s certainly some hyperbole around. But there are a couple of cast-iron facts about its benefits.
Crash-Free A primary benefit of Linux is that it doesn’t crash. In years and years of using Linux, you willnever experience your mouse cursor freezing on screen. A strange error box won’t appear and
not go away until you reboot. It’s possible to leave a Linux system running for years without
ever needing to reboot (although most desktop Ubuntu users shut down their PC when they
won’t be using it for a while, just like the rest of us).
Of course, programs that run on top of Linux sometimes crash, but they don’t take the rest
of the system down with them, as can happen under Windows. Instead, you can clean up after
a crash and just carry on.
Security
The next benefit is that Linux is far, far more secure than Windows. Linux is based on years of
proven computer science research. It works on the principle of users who have permissions to
undertake various tasks on the system. If you don’t have the correct permission, then you
cannot, for example, access a particular piece of hardware. Additionally, privacy can be ensured
because the files on the PC are “owned” by individual users, who can permit or deny others
access to those files.
Free and Shareable
Another big benefit is that Linux can be obtained free of charge. Once it’s installed, the latest
updates for all your programs are also free of charge. Not only that, but if you want any new
software, it will also usually be free of charge (and normally just a download away). Is this
starting to sound attractive yet?
Because the software is free, you can share it with friends. Suppose that you find a really
great image editor. You mention it to a friend, and he asks for a copy. Under Windows, copying
the program is strictly illegal—to do so turns you into a software pirate! Unless that image editor
is freeware, your friend will need to buy the software himself. Under Linux, sharing software is
normally entirely legal. In fact, it’s encouraged!
Compatible with Older Hardware
Another benefit of Linux is that it works very well on older hardware and doesn’t require a
cutting-edge PC system. The latest version of Windows XP requires high-powered hardware,to the extent that upgrading to that operating system usually means buying a new PC, even if
your old one still works fine!
In contrast, Linux works on computers dating back as far as the early 1990s. This book was
largely written on a five-year-old Pentium II 450 MHz notebook running Ubuntu. Although it
would be an exaggeration to claim that the computer is lightning-fast, there’s little waiting
around for programs to start. On the same machine, Windows 2000 (which came installed on
the computer) grinds and churns, and using it can be a frustrating experience.
Linux encourages an attitude of both recycling and making the most of what you have,
rather than constantly upgrading and buying new hardware. You can pull out that “old” PC and
bring it back to life by installing Linux. You might even be able to give it away to a family member or
friend who does not have a PC. Perhaps it’s time for grandma to get online, or perhaps you can
give the kids their own PC so they will stop using yours.
Alternatively, you might consider turning old hardware into a server. Linux is capable of
just about any task. As well as running desktop computers, it also runs around 60% of the
computers that make the Internet work. Linux is extremely flexible. You could turn an old PC
into a web server, e-mail server, or firewall that you can attach to a broadband Internet connection.
If you were to do this with Microsoft software, it would cost hundreds of dollars, not to mention
requiring an advanced computer. It’s free with Linux.
2 comments:
oke.. i agree with that....
but,, can you show me that linux is the best choice for enterprise class ??
hahaha . .
ora mudeng mas . .
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