Реферат: Linux Essay Research Paper Introduction TOPIC

? The ability to decode zip archive files within the explorer

? It has a very reliable security system

? Fast booting and easy setup

? For illustration we are going to show the logos of windows and Linux.

The articles used to support the above mentioned statements are:

1.Title:”Operating systems is linux the business”

2. Title:”Geeky old linux gets a windows makeover”

The pros for Linux are:

? Linux is an open source program which means all its programming codes(which may be written in C or C++) is available if needed; this is an advantage for maintaining a

stable system

? It is free and maintained by programmers around the world

? Linux is a Unix based graphical operating system

? It has built in firewall and proxy capabilities, which means

v Statistics will be used to show the reliability of Linux, and the

percentage of people using Linux.

The cons for linux:

? Linux is harder to install because it has to be done manually

? It does not have desktop applications like spreadsheet or wordpad

? DVD’s or USB that runs digitally enhanced movies does not run on Linux

? IEE 1394 does not work on Linux

? Linux lacks central management

? Linux does not have the same quality of online support as Windows NT, online support is not provided by a central authority.

Articles used for the above are:

1. Title: “The Linux challenge”

2. Title: “Linux in a gray flannel suit”

? The pros and cons of Microsoft Windows:

? Windows Operating System with its versions of 95, 98, NTs, 98 Second

Edition, and 2000 provide easy access with reliability and security.

? Windows 95 and 98 both can provide the capabilities of running