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1. Linux Operating System Doesn’t crash<\/strong><\/p>\n Linux<\/a> has been proven to be a reliable operating system. Although the desktop<\/a> is not a new place for Linux, most Linux-based systems have been used as servers and embedded systems.<\/p>\n High visibility websites like Google use Linux-based systems<\/a>, but you can also find Linux inside the TiVo decoder in many living rooms.<\/p>\n Linux has proven to be so reliable and secure that it is commonly found in dedicated router and firewall<\/a> systems used by high-profile companies to protect their networks.<\/p>\n For more than ten years, it has not been uncommon for Linux systems<\/a> to run for months or years without the need for a single reboot.<\/p>\n 2. Viruses are very few Although it is possible to create a virus to attack Linux systems, the design of the system itself makes it very difficult to get infected.<\/p>\n A single user could cause local<\/a> damage to his files by running a virus on his system; however, this would be an isolated instance rather than something spreading out of control.<\/p>\n Also, virtually all Linux vendors offer free online security<\/a> updates. The general philosophy of the Linux community has been to address potential security issues before they become a problem rather than waiting for the susceptibility to go unnoticed.<\/p>\n 3. Virtually independent of hardware<\/strong><\/p>\n Linux was designed and written to be easily transportable to different hardware<\/a>. For the desktop user, this means that Linux has been and will likely always be the first operating system to take advantage of advances in hardware technology, such as AMD<\/a>‘s 64-bit processor chips.<\/p>\n 4. Freedom of choice<\/strong><\/p>\n Linux offers freedom of choice as to which manufacturer you buy the software from, as well as which application<\/a> programs you want to use.<\/p>\n Being able to choose the manufacturer means that you have a real choice when it comes to the type of support<\/a> you receive. Being an open source software<\/a>, new manufacturers can enter the market to address customer needs.<\/p>\n Choosing your application programs<\/a> means that you can select the tools that best suit your needs. For example, three popular word processors are available. All three are free and interoperate with Microsoft<\/a> Word, but each offers unique advantages and disadvantages. The same goes for web browsers.<\/p>\n 5. Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n Linux itself and many common applications follow open standards. This means that an update on one system will not make other systems obsolete.<\/p>\n 6. Thousands Of Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n Every Linux distribution comes with hundreds and possibly thousands of application programs<\/a> included. This alone can save you thousands of dollars for each desktop system you set up.<\/p>\n Although this is a very small subset, note that the OpenOffice.org office suite<\/a> is included, as well as GIMP, a program similar to (and many people say it is more capable than Adobe<\/a> Photoshop); Scribus, a document design program similar to Quark Xpress; Evolution, an email system equivalent to Microsoft’s Outlook Express; and hundreds more.<\/p>\n For the more technically inclined, development<\/a> tools are included, such as compilers for C, C ++, Ada, Fortran, Pascal, and other languages, as well as interpreters for Perl, PHP, and Python. Editors and version control tools are also included in this category.<\/p>\n Whether you’re looking for instant messaging<\/a> clients, backup tools, or website development packages, they’re all likely included in your basic Linux distribution.<\/p>\n 7. Interoperability<\/strong><\/p>\n More and more computers are connecting to networks. No system would be complete if it did not include tools that allow it to interoperate with computers<\/a> running other operating systems. Once again, Linux is very strong in this area.<\/p>\n Linux includes Samba, software that allows Linux to act as a client on a Microsoft Windows<\/a>-based network. In fact, Samba includes server roles so that you could run a Linux system as a server for a group of Linux and Windows-based client systems.<\/p>\n In addition, Linux includes software for networking with Apple networks and Novell Netware<\/a>. Also included is NFS, the networking technology developed on UNIX<\/a> systems.<\/p>\n 8. It is a community relationship, not a customer relationship<\/strong><\/p>\n Other operating systems<\/a> are single vendor products. Linux, on the other hand, is developed openly and this technology is shared among vendors.<\/p>\n This means that you become part of a community rather than a single manufacturer’s customer. In addition, the provider community can easily adapt to the needs of various user communities rather than launching a “one size fits all” philosophy.<\/p>\n This means that you can select a Linux vendor<\/a> that seems to best meet your needs and be confident that you can switch vendors later without losing your investment, both in terms of costs and learning.<\/p>\n
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