Sunday, September 26, 2010

Linux Vs. Windows 7

The other day I blogged about Linux and the comments seemed to be about 50/50 between Linux and Windows users. Several comments mentioned Windows 7. I admit to having little experience with 7 so I was interested in doing some research. During this research I came across a really good article over on TuxRadar comparing Linux and Windows 7. It was posted a year ago so obviously more recent updates to both could have changed things a bit, but I think it is still relevant. Obviously it is written by Linux users so keep that bias in mind as I did.

You can read the article here:


 http://www.tuxradar.com/content/linux-vs-windows-7

***UPDATE***
One thing I forgot to mention... The version of Windows 7 used in the tests was a Pre-Official Release version so keep that in mind as well.
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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    Hmm well I haven't had any experience with Linux, so i'ma stick to my guns with Windows 7!

    -Bear

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  2. ShaneSeptember 26, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    I use windows 7 and it's great.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 26, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    Eh, performance is kind of biased towards Linux if you ask me. Of course it's going to perform better, it doesn't have the massive GUI eating up memory.

    Not going to hate on Linux, though, it definitely has its place.

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  4. Home Alone StonedSeptember 26, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    great article, thanks man

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  5. TravieSeptember 26, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    I know its cool to say linux, but its windows all the way. Hard to beat all those development dollars.

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  6. bezzareSeptember 26, 2010 at 4:04 AM

    hmmmm nice info thanks for this man
    looking forward to more in the future keep it up
    cya mate

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  7. Nix FunniesSeptember 26, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    I am currently using Windows 7, it's really good, but would have to say Linux RULES...

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  8. nuttinbutapeanutSeptember 26, 2010 at 4:42 AM

    Nice article, thank you.

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  9. LewisSeptember 26, 2010 at 5:21 AM

    the greatest blog ever
    supp mate

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  10. MicheleSeptember 26, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    Windows 7 ftw :D
    Supp

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  11. Admin.mSeptember 26, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    10.04 LTS for the win....

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  12. SirynSeptember 26, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    I should be upgrading to Windows 7. Still running on a 2/3 year Old vista laptop which is about to die... :S

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  13. Structus PostumusSeptember 26, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    Well, I'm using mac for every day using, w7 for gaming and linux for webservers, every OS has his own good things.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    I have the opp. to use Windows XP/Vista/7 - and 7 will do it on this front. I also use GNU/Linux (name a distro and I have it running - either native or in a virtual machine somewhere in my 'little farm'). I also have a MacBook Pro.

    In saying all of this, I love Linux. I could not do what I do without it. And yet, and everyone can hit me with it, I love my Mac.

    Verdict from me: Windows 6/10 - Mac 9/10 - Linux 9.5/10...

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  15. StudentSeptember 26, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Nice article. Bear, you should try it.

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  16. amanda pepsiSeptember 26, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Been using win7 for a while now. Nice article!

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    win7 is great. But i cant say anything bad about linux.

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  18. THE FAV LISTSeptember 26, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Windows man. Gotta have a reliable way to run my crucial exes (i.e. FL Studio)

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  19. fat daddySeptember 26, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    currently running 7

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  20. Jimmy VolmerSeptember 26, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    looking forward to the next update...

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  21. enomalySeptember 26, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    personally i prefer chuck the daemon

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  22. AirmacSeptember 26, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Still riding on XP here.

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  23. SkimboshSeptember 26, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    I'm with Airmac. I just got things nice and flowing after mucking about with XP.
    Not that I am not open to other platforms...just got used to things.

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  24. Lewis ChanSeptember 26, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    im still using vista :P

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    Still on XP. XP now following.

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  26. Anonymous College StudentSeptember 26, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Windows XP ftw

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  27. ChaosReaperSeptember 26, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Compatibility > Accessibility.

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  28. zoronSeptember 26, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    I'd switch to 7 if my computer could handle it. I could bump up to Vista from XP but Vista is a joke.

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  29. UnrealSeptember 26, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    I have been using windows7 since beta and it has never failed me! I love it!

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  30. RarglolSeptember 27, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Thanks for the great article.

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  31. g15September 27, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    Cool post bro! :)

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  32. daniel.September 27, 2010 at 5:06 AM

    i prefer osx. sorry.

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  33. BambiSeptember 27, 2010 at 7:59 AM

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  34. HarrysoonSeptember 27, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Good review. As it was written by Linux users, I think it was quite a fair review.

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  35. Awesom-oSeptember 27, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    I still love XP, to be honest, but am currently running Vista. I know-I should be ashamed, but it does the job I need it to :/

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  36. Hidden BloggerSeptember 27, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    I've had no problems with 7, just as I had no problems with Vista. I have issues with both, but I feel a lot of it was just anti-Microsoft sentiment. But Slackware forever!

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  37. EldisSeptember 27, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    I'm currently running Windows 7, but I have a spare computer that I could instal a Linux on. Would you care to make posts explaining how Linux is used, aimed at the beginners?

    Amidst All Human This is my blog, about religion and science and stuff! ^^

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  38. UnknownSeptember 27, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    I have Windows 7 and I absolutely love it. I got it through my college for free and I have had zero problems with it. Granted i've never used Linux, seems like a lot of work for not a huge benefit, so i can't really compare to two.

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Windows 7 has really hurt Linux.

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