Cross Distribution at A Linux Special That Helps You Enjoy Best Of The Best

October 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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If one takes a look at the development pattern of the Windows operating system, one will come across different landmark points where paradigm shift has taken place. Windows XP was paradigm shift for all those who were accustomed to Windows 98. Windows 7 was a paradigm shift for those who were accustomed to Windows XP. This is not just a question of user experience.

The interoperability of various components and aspects of the operating system also takes a hit. It was possible for users of Windows 95 to enjoy the modifications and improvements made to the operating system released in the form of Windows 98. However, people could not download and incorporate changes made in Windows XP when using Windows 95 or Windows 98.

This means that the cross distribution of features and options is not possible on all levels. This is one point where the Windows operating system lags behind Linux. Today, there are numerous software applications that offer fantastic advantages and benefits. These are attached to and available with specific distributions. However, these programs offer cross distribution option.

That is to say, you can use the package management software offered with Ubuntu with Fedora. The software designed for a particular distribution will work equally well for any other distribution. The reason why this is possible is that all programs are designed to operate on the Linux operating system. Since the root or core of all these programs happen to be the same- Linux, it is possible to achieve cross distribution very easily.

This means that you can stick to one distribution and yet enjoy the features and benefits offered by programs offered with different distributions without any difficulty. This is yet another instance where you can use the Linux operating system to improve efficiency and functionality. Needless to say, availability of more choice and wider range of programs is only going to make computing easier.

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Comparing Linux With Windows at Why Compare Apples With Oranges?

October 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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It is unreasonable and unwise to assess the success of the Linux operating system by comparing it with Windows. Despite the fact that both solutions are operating systems that help computers run better, there is a huge difference between the two.

For starters, Linux is completely free and open source. This means that its usage can easily expand beyond the personal desktop segment. On the other hand, you cannot use the Windows operating system for your cell phone or smart phone. This is because only Microsoft can make the necessary modifications to the operating system. It happens to own the source code and holds all rights in this regard.

On the other hand, Linux is completely free and open source. This means that you can download the Linux distribution from the internet, strip it off all its features and bring it down to its original shell. This would be completely legal and you would be free to use the modified version of Linux just as if you have purchased it from the manufacturer.

This means that the popularity of the Linux operating system should be assessed by not just focusing on personal desktops but by including web servers, smart phones, cell phones, electronic devices and other such solutions as well. This is obviously going to change the bottom line

This approach is best suited when comparing the efficiency and popularity of Linux. On the other hand, simply focusing on market statistics and trying to find out the percentage of market share in a specific segment is a narrow and complicated method.

In any case, Linux will continue to remain popular simply because of the fantastic choices that it offers. On the other hand, Windows OS and its popularity depends on its features. Even if Linux were to err with its choice of features, it can undo the damage very quickly. This option is just not available as far as the Windows operating system is concerned.

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Linux Software Variety Equaling that of Cell Phone Plans

June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Linux software is quickly becoming the programming and operating choice for computer users. Consumers have become disenchanted with the big companies making so much money and seemingly not willing to deliver what the consumer is looking for. Two common complaints are that Microsoft programs and operating systems catch viruses like crazy and Mac OS X software is only good on a Macintosh computer, which can become quite pricey.

When looking at all of the options available today for what kind of programs can be downloaded onto a personal computer, it can seem sort of like looking at cell phone plans. People tend to use one type of product for a long time. They become comfortable with what they have been using for years and are unwilling to change things up. It is easier to live with some of the incoveniences of a certain product if it means that they do not have to make the effort involved in finding something new, even if the new thing will be much better.

The real question here is why would a person be willing to stick with something that is not all that it can be? Many of the most popular mainstream programs easily available for a home computer do what they are programmed to do. The thing that makes these programs inferior to Linux software is, for one thing, many Linux programs are free or at least have a very minimal cost. Additionally, hackers do not usually take the time to create harmful viruses for these lesser known products. Hackers seem to have a vendetta against Mcrosoft considering the way they go after them with their viruses and worms.

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