When installing the server system environments, windows and linux server which is better? What are the differences, advantages and disadvantages have?
According to their needs, operations, security, stability and cost-effective, to see the choice of what operating system.
First: their own needs
This is mainly based on their website is part of what language the site is PHP language construction, it is recommended to choose Liunx operating system because the Linux operating system with MySQL and PHP pages Apche architecture runs will be stable and efficient than Windows, and the system supports zend acceleration and other advantages, allowing users to websites run faster. But if the site is ASP construction site, you can only select the Windows operating system, because Linux is not supported within ASP series of language.
Second: security performance
In simple terms, Linux Caozuojitong safety performance will be much higher than Windows Caozuoxitong, because Linux Caozuoxitong permissions assigned will be more strict with detailed, independent and good performance among users; then there is the will on the number of security vulnerabilities look, Linux open source approach helps find errors, so the problem will be resolved quickly, get faster patch updates. Is now the market-related hardware as well as some of the shortcomings of the main drive is developed for Windows systems, so that makes Linux OS with the hardware driver compatibility will be later than some of the Windows system.
Third: stability
We all know the importance of good and bad web server stability, which is directly related to the operation and development of the site of a series of site optimization problems. In general, the stability of the Linux operating system will be Windows operating system is better than some because of a relatively small Linux open-source vulnerability, suffered the attack will be relatively less; there is not a Linux system, namely those Windows systems graphics and the like account for memory, so there would be a memory to run faster. And when server configuration changes, Windows systems generally have to reboot, then the web server had some downtime. The Linux system does not require this update when most of the hardware configuration, Linux can run normally, without affecting unrelated services.
Fourth: operability
I believe people who used the computer for the Windows operating system are not familiar with, because of the popularity of Windows is more extensive, we also easier to get started when in operation. But Linux is not the same, each a complete Linux operating to command operations are performed, which did not come into contact with the user's operating system, it is more difficult, we had to become familiar with a variety of specialized commands to get started time will be longer.
What is the difference between Windows operating systems and Linux operating system, is it?
1. Safety
First of all, security is a very important issue, the two systems have vulnerabilities and potential security problems. Many people say that linux safe, eyes of the beholder wise see wisdom.
In fact, I think this did not need to discuss, when linux popularity to the extent that the windows now, so linux vulnerabilities, viruses, Trojans, backdoor what will definitely be cropping up like mushrooms, although not say worse than windows, but definitely no less than a win, it means the amount of users now because linux is too small, too little attention, of course, those who want to make the virus spread more widely their work better (now the virus more likely to obtain illegal benefits, such as account number password or something), so the virus does not currently consider linuxer minority.
There is no unassailable system, there is no impenetrable firewall, one thing you can not do, can only show you the level is not enough, a word applies here: one foot in mind.
But for now, if you are the windows to the endless stream of viruses, Trojans, spam felt extremely disgusted, it is indeed possible to try linux Oh, especially the use of dedecms management system webmasters.
In addition, there are many claims administrator, Linux has more vulnerabilities than Windows, which of course is saying about open source. However, if you have a good administrator, security should not be a major problem, regardless of the kind of operating system you are using.
2, open-source issue
Open source refers to software source code open to the outside.
If a small programmer to write software, there are new technologies his original, he rely on this to make money, and even applied for a patent for this purpose, then certain groups, citing security concerns, asked him to open source (so Well may imitation), and preferably free for everyone to use, surrounded by a group of programmers to make money jealous of people are followed by booing.
A legitimate intellectual property rights of independent business groups, public assets and equities suffered encroachment of political power, persecution, which is open source issues faced by Microsoft in Europe (as to whether Microsoft is profiteers, that is another matter, and can not be vandalism on the grounds of eating large).
Open source or not, software vendors have the power of choice; whether to buy the use of this product, this is the right users.
In fact, think a bit deeper, if linux is not open source, it also has the market now do?
Because a lot of people is directed at only the use of open source linux is.
3, free and charges
At present, the Chinese windows and linux are free, at least for individual users is the case, if someday domestic piracy crackdown windows really, that linux spring arrived! Linux is still a long way to go but now, the road is long.
In terms of price, there are obvious differences between Linux and Windows servers.
Linux has become one of the popular Web operating system, mainly because it is relatively inexpensive.
On the other hand, Windows is far more expensive.
4, software and support
Many people say how linux is so difficult to use, difficult to use to compare with windows, the windows are kind of fool, who as long as the mouse can be used, but there are a lot of things linux, can not, and now increasingly the desktop linux the more friendly and there are many very nice to do, the main reason, or everyday software under linux is relatively small, the hard drive is relatively small, it is easy to understand, linux is open source nature, I believe that many commercial companies do not like to see Microsoft can understand.
Most of the windows can run the software, 99% play games, hardware vendors almost 100% support. The number and software under windows under linux can be run directly compared is the difference between 1 and 99, and the currently selected basic linux people would not consider playing the game (although the game can run under linux, but too little), while linux is looking to support more hardware vendors.
5, technical and user friendly products
Although Linux and Windows have the same application functionality support, in some ways even more than the supported applications Windows. But in fact, Linux and Windows does not go beyond the most popular desktop operating system, of which the biggest reason is the user's habits.
In general, users will use the products they have high hopes, and guess its function and use, thus the formation of experience in the course. We usually will guide the user and the product of thinking mental model of interaction in the course of this series, called user mode.
From a technical point of view, Linux has many Windows can not match advantage. Maybe we should be called the Linux desktop operating system with enterprise-class technology. But as a software product, the extent to which the technical elements converted to enhance the user acceptance on the core issue is to determine user acceptance of the product.
Microsoft's operating system from the beginning of the design from the user mode, and draws a large number of user comments in several versions of the change in the product, so it can have outstanding ease of use.
As for the Linux operating system, the designer pattern is often associated with the user mode to keep pace, many designed from the development team set out their ideas and experiences developed.
Even if Linux can get some feedback on user interface design from the community, but because the entire system is composed of different packages composed, that is, by different teams designed in the summary and integration design of opinions, and Linux still faces some difficulties.
For many years the Windows operating system users who are already familiar with the various conventions of the system, and it is this inertia, increasing the intimacy and comfort when users use Windows.
For the computer novice, perhaps learning to learn Linux and Windows difference is not great. But for such a large number of similar enterprises users, industry, environment, switching to Linux from Windows environment, it will face some resistance and cost pressures.
6, system functions
Linux people who have a questioning attitude is always the argument that after using the Linux system, they will not be able to complete work on the Windows platform carried out.
In fact, just from the have the function, Linux is not less than Windows, whether it is routine office tasks, or some family entertainment, Linux can be easily completed. It can be said, Linux can be completed more than 95% of the desktop Windows functions.
However, we must admit, and in comparison to Windows, Linux still lacking in some respects.
For example, as an entertainment platform, in support of aspects of the game software, Windows makes Linux camp can not go beyond the short term. But conversely analysis, there is a lot of work can be done while Windows Linux system but difficult to accomplish. A relatively simple example is the Linux multi-desktop feature. This is Linux has always been proud of in the field of desktop functionality, and kernel level of customizability and online applications to obtain, but also proved the superiority of Linux on the model.
Of course, since Linux is the operating system software from one kind of production technology circle, when the field of software technology published some results, often showing a release earlier than the Windows platform on the Linux platform trend.
In fact, from the functional level, Linux is already mainstream can be seen as a mature operating system.
7, customizability
Windows: be completely closed, the system can be customized poor years before.
Linux: how do you want to do on, Windows can do it can get, Windows can not do, it can be.
8, the core code accessibility
Perhaps one of the biggest differences between Linux and Windows, Linux is to allow all users have full access to the code, they can make any changes you like. The benefits of the access code is that it can easily fix Bug, and improve the system.
In contrast, most Windows users do not have access to the code, nor are they allowed to be modified. Some people feel that the core of the code is open, there will be some malicious developers destroy the system and reduce security.
9, technical support
Windows provides a better help system, and most Linux users rely on technology to support the community. They can get useful information from the chat boards and forums. The downside is that it often takes a long time to get the answer.
Ordinary computer users usually prefer Windows server because it provides excellent and timely support. However, professional and skilled administrators probably less likely to find technical support. There are also some use of Linux by purchasing services to get technical support. Such as Novel and Red Hat's technical support service.
If you are not familiar or never had a computer: study Windows-- that people around can get online just a couple of pointers you. Learn linux-- Oh, books or Internet search bar, linux Forum depth on the good, as to what the Internet, you say?
If you are familiar with computers and the Internet, it is in fact no difference between linux and Windows, the Internet has vast amounts of information to your search, but find windows computer repair person than to find someone to repair a linux computer much easier, no way, this is reality.
10 habits
The same place: desktop, icon, mouse click, there a difference is not the same, windows dos abandoned the character mode, the main graphical interface that allows desktop easier to use?. linux character mode better, graphical interface is only incidental items, dispensable. According to their time to market point of view, I can only say that linux to windows and throw away stuff to retrieve and flourish.
Windows: ordinary users are basically pure operational use graphical interface, the mouse and keyboard to rely on the completion of all operations, easy to get started users get started is simple.
Linux: both the graphical interface operation (requires the use of release with a desktop environment) and full command line operation, you can only use the keyboard to complete all operations, Getting Started more difficult, requires some learning and guidance (which is what we need to do things), once a skilled and very efficient.
In short, Windows and Linux servers are excellent servers, open source and closed source server has strengths and weaknesses, to consider and assess, decide which one to use just depends on what your personal needs are? By carefully evaluate these issues and look Some other information, I believe you can make an informed decision.
If you do not consider the various effects caused by preconceived Windows, Linux can become contend Windows desktop operating system, Windows or even surpass it also takes a long time?
Maybe we can not predict the exact answer, but it does not short-term goal that could be reached, because not only the characteristics of the product, to a large extent still is "standard."
Although a wide variety of Linux distributions makes Linux camp appears to have wide influence, but also allows users with different needs can choose more suitable for their own version of the product, but this situation more help or hinder more Linux camp big? this is a question worth pondering developer.
About which operating system is better, Xiao Bian here can only say, you see what to do.
If you are just an ordinary user, then choose easy to operate, easy to use windows.
If you are a professional user, technical personnel, so be sure to choose linux doubt, not only can be loaded to force it, you can have more extensions, of course, as a web server, professional users also will choose a linux.
