Advantages of Linux

FREEDOM

Most Linux are free users do not need to pay for a copy, but this is only one aspect of freedom enjoyed by Linux users. In addition, it can be freely downloaded and legally installed on as many computers as you want and freely (and legally) given to other people. Because Linux are open source, you have access to the source code and can customize Linux to be whatever you want it to be. Linux is also easy to install.  In many instances, it is actually easier to install Linux to your computer than Windows.

LINUX IS VERY STABLE

Linux systems rarely crash, and when they do, the whole system normally does not go down. The “blue screen of death” familiar to Windows users is not a worry for Linux users.

LINUX TYPICALLY DOES NOT SLOW DOWN OVER TIME

Unlike Windows, Linux does not easily become bogged down with spyware, viruses, trojans, etc., which can greatly reduce a computer’s performance. Also, because Linux does not have a registery like Windows, it is not plagued with registry errors which can slow down a computer over time. Finally, the hard drives on Windows (especially Windows and older) computers need to be defragmented on a regular basis in order to maintain faster performance, due to being formatted in NTFS.

LINUX CAN BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO OLD COMPUTERS

If you have an older computer (especially Pentium III or later) laying around, you can install Linux and in essence have a new computer. In many cases Linux will run faster and you can do all of the basics such as browse the Internet, email, play games, and create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations. It should also be mentioned that Linux runs great on newer computers as well.