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Unlike Linux, Windows can only run in GUI mode, which requires more system resources for running complicated and exacting applications, including networking functions. From the other side most of software applications, which are designed nowadays, are Windows oriented and they do not work even under WINE (windows interpreter for Linux), which limits options of Linux. Integrated security features in Linux are more powerful than in most of Windows versions, as Linux can be run only by non-root id users, while Windows is run by default from root id users, which makes it vulnerable for viruses and Trojans.

Making a conclusion it would be reasonable to state that these two operation features cannot fully substitute each other, as they can be alternatives only for a limited number of functions.Linux remains a more favorable solution for professionals and one of the optimal solutions for networking, while Windows is more oriented on common users. From the other side, if Linux turns into a commercial product it willbe in more advantage than Windows on software market.

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Brickner, D. (2005) Test driving Linux: from Windows to Linux in 60 seconds Sebastopol, CA

Davies, J. SUSE Linux 9 bible (2005) Indianapolis, in:Wiley Pub

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