Operating Systems Lab Practical-01

 

Practical :01

Aim: Study of Linux Vs Windows

Attributes	Linux	Windows
User Interface	Various desktop environments (GNOME, KDE, XFCE), highly customizable	Consistent and user-friendly interface, modern UI with integrated features
Cost	Most distributions are free and open-source	Commercial product with licensing fees
Security	Generally more secure due to permissions system and open-source nature	More targeted by malware, regular updates and robust security tools like Windows Defender
Software Availability	Large repository of free and open-source software, less proprietary software	Extensive library of commercial applications and games
Hardware Compatibility	Supports wide range of hardware, may require manual driver installations	Broad compatibility with most manufacturers providing drivers
Performance	Efficient and faster on older or less powerful hardware	Optimized for modern hardware but can be resource-intensive
Customization	Highly customizable	Limited customization, but various settings and third-party tools available
Support And Documentation	Extensive community support, professional support for enterprise versions	Professional support from Microsoft, abundant online resources
Software Management	Uses package managers (APT, YUM) for software installation and updates	Relies on executables and Microsoft Store, updates via Windows Update
File System	Supports ext4, Btrfs, XFS, etc. (ext4 most common)	Uses NTFS by default, supports FAT32 and exFAT
Command Line Interface	Powerful CLI with various shells (Bash, Zsh)	Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Server Usage	Dominates server market, preferred for web servers and enterprise applications	Widely used in enterprises, especially with integration of Microsoft services
Gaming	Growing support, still lags behind in availability and performance	Leading platform for gaming with extensive support
System Updates	Frequent updates, user-managed, rarely requires reboot	Regular updates, often requires reboots
Community And Ecosystem	Regular updates, often requires reboots	Large user base, commercial ecosystem, extensive developer and hardware support
Development Environment	Preferred by developers for command-line tools and scripting	Strong environment with tools like Visual Studio, WSL for Linux-like environment
Virtualization	Strong support with tools like KVM, Xen, and VirtualBox	Native support through Hyper-V, additional tools like VMware and VirtualBox
Recovery And Repair	Various live CD/USB tools, deep system repair capabilities	Built-in tools like System Restore, Recovery Drive, various third-party tools
Networking	Robust capabilities, extensive protocol support, preferred for server networking	Strong features, especially in enterprise environments
Release Cycle	Varies by distribution, rolling releases or regular cycles (e.g., Ubuntu LTS)	Major releases every few years, continuous updates, semi-annual feature updates
Installation Process	Varies by distribution, generally straightforward, live USB/CD installations	Streamlined and user-friendly, guided steps
Driver Support	Improving but can be challenging for proprietary hardware, many drivers included in kernel	Extensive support with most manufacturers providing Windows drivers
Boot Time	Generally fast, especially with lightweight distributions	Improved with newer versions, particularly with SSDs
Multi Tasking	Efficient and reliable	Strong support, features like Task View and virtual desktops
Resource Management