Things Linux does BETTER than Windows!
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- In this video, I will be taking a look at things Linux does better than Windows. These are things I have noticed about Linux that are either not present or lacking on Windows. This video will be taking a look at those things.
Before you get mad at me, some things in this video are just my opinion on things Linux does better than Windows.
0:00 Intro
0:34 Performance
1:29 Portability
2:19 Customization
3:33 Program Management
4:13 Security and Privacy
5:17 Conclusion - Наука та технологія
Linux's superpower made me to switch to Linux, one thing that keeps me to use Windows is lack of softwares, but with wine and Open-Source Alternatives, i am slowly ditching Windows, btw subbed!
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I use arch linux BTW
He uses arch btw
Indeed
i use gentoo btw(xmonad + openrc)@@EverythingeeB
@@oblivikun i use FreeBSD btw. (rc.d init + riced Joe's window manager)
There is one thing that Window is better than Linux : being a spyware
I've using debian for more than 20 years and the only thing that I 100% agree is about hardware requirements... BUT! windows has much more user friendly software installation and management, better desktop experience (if you have the required hardware to run it of course). User and folder permision on windows is by far easier for beginers. Linux distros are by far better (in some scenarios) for advanced users. However for casual user, there is no contest between linux distros and windows.
I can't see how Windows could possibly have better software installation. Also yea file system on Linux takes a while to get used to but is very beneficial to learn in the long run
This video definitely deserves more views
I love this video because you focused on generic ideas, instead of XY things.
1. linux is only really more performant on old hardware. they are pretty much the same decent hardware you would actually want to use. also the battery life is just a straight out lie. those battery savers work by crippling your performance. there are sooo many reports from people saying how linux destroys their battery life.
2. portability of a desktop os is really not a high priority for 99% of people
3. i agree on customization though you can do more on windows than you might think
4. package managers on windows have existed for ages now and they are better than some linux package managers like apt and faster than dnf or zypper.
5. while i agree on privacy, i disagree on security. a default linux installation is pretty much not set up against cyber attacks.
there are great reasons to use linux but idk if those would be for me
I'm used to using windows but recently I've switched to linux (mint mate) .
And i wanna know the basics of linux . From where i can get the proper guidence. Help me
Read Linux mint manual that you can find in welcome window.
Try using your mint as much as possible. Whenever you run into a problem, ask advice on mint forums. Don't hesitate to experiment. Also, learn c, c++, and rust.
@@kiran9s okay, thanks, ☺
@@kiran9s Why in the world would you recommend learning systems programming languages to what looks to be a beginner user? What is the point? Also, even if that was justified, why C, C++, AND Rust? I love these languages, I just don't believe a beginner linux user need to know these things.
Learn how to use the terminal to do basic tasks, and be generally curious about how to do things. Remember, linux is for tinkering! Just try things.
1 thing with windows I tried to migrate my win11 boot ssd to a larger ssd used clonezilla... then it booted up on the large ssd and it seemed to work fine.... but when I had to update couldn't do it..... I had read there is some way to increase the restore partition to get it to work...but this is screwy.... they should allow us to easily migrate to a larger ssd. I have used Ubuntu, seemed sortt of good, but lately just use win11 but I think sometimes to get back into linux. I am also worried in the future with Windows 12 they might have some subscription fee....so I am concerned.... another thing with linux its greatest strength of diverse distros is a weakness too in that it is confusing which distro to go with. I have recent hardware 7800x3d cpu and 7800xt gpu..use it for gaming and general web browsing/streaming.
The other thing is the power Linux brings in with its scripting power.. you can automate a ton of things using terminal
Using software updates ( which windows doesn’t do ) or doing things much easily in command mode rather manually navigate those options in windows
Hardware support and battery life is better in windows. If don't configure your Linux, your fan coolers will be dancer. There's no great, stable and beginner-friendly linux desktop better than windows. I switched back to windows. I tried Arch, debian, fedora. ,ubuntu and so on. All of them had no great desktop environment.
have you tried ZorinOS?
@@koloe17 Yes
@@ismatovsanjarbek how is that not stable And beginner friendly?, i mean the baterry life yeah, not Best but not being beginner friendly And stable?, man come on
@@koloe17 I mentioned "great" as well. Fractional scaling and touchpad gestures(the type I need) are not available or hard to setup(not beginner-friendly)
@@ismatovsanjarbek what do you mean? IT is somewhere in the main settings, atleast in the 17th version i think. The touchpad gestures i mean
Portability: You can safely put Windows 10/11 on a portable hard drive, and the system will work fully, without any restrictions there
I have managed to successfully get windows to go installed and ready for use for a client of mine. How is it a failure?
Don't get me wrong I use Linux but yeah not too sure how this is a failure?
I actually was trying to get Windows To Go working this weekend lol. The installer took over 9 HOURS just to install Windows onto my USB (a 64GB Kingston DataTraveler 3.0). After it finally installed I restarted and let the computer try to boot up for 1 HOUR only for it to eventually freeze. If that doesn't scream "failure" I don't know what does.
@@EverythingeeB I installed Linux on a USB drive (not talking about booting it from a live ISO, actually installing it on the USB drive itself) and I found it to be ridiculously slow. Drives that are SSD connected via USB 3 should be the way to go.
USB drives are just too slow to have an OS installed.
I respect your video, and interest in Linux. I dont mean any disrespect, but you are too new, and sort of unexperienced with linux it seems. Most of the stuff you discussed is very superficial.
Linux package management system is very difficult. On superficial level, it looks/sounds good. Try installing something on slackware. Windows has much more other advantages. I've been using computers since pre-linux era, since TOPS 10 (DEC), Unix, DOS era. Since 2003 to 2009 my primary OS was on n off slackware and debian, secondary being Windows. Since 2010 till today my primary OS is FreeBSD, and I rarely use Windows for work purposes.
Slackware is a more advanced distribution though. On Linux Mint (the best distribution for noobs) the packaging manager is pretty solid.
If you aren't forced to use Slackware, like for your job, just take another distro and that's it. Linux Mint is great and many more distros.
I have tried to move the SSD to another computer with totally different hardware, it works perfectly without reinstalling anything. If more manufacturers support linux driver Linux will be much more superior than Windows I am sure
I would like to see "when windows is better than linux". 1. Adobe, 2. IDM downloader, 3. I don't need to terminal. 4. Office (no wine) etc...
1. I doubt that's gonna happen sadly
2. Xdm works perfectly as a replacement. I've been using it for the past 4 years since I first installed Linux
3. You don't have to either.
4. Libre office is the only possible replacement. But I get it if it can't replace ms office. Atleast webversions of the apps are available
1. Adobe works on Linux with wine
2. intelligent dance music downloader???
3. Terminal is a lifestyle.
4. "yay libreoffice-fresh"
@@FurryCuddler 1. That's interesting. I guess I must have had a skill issue of installing Adobe and ms office on Linux.
2. Internet download manager. Was the most reliable thing I had when I used windows. Now on Linux I use xdm tho
3. Agreed
4. What's "-fresh"? Is it like a rolling release version of libre office?
@@RenderingUser Yeah, -fresh is rolling libreoffice with the latest features.
I haven't got Adobe software working on Linux myself (i just never tried running it, i use foss alternatives instead) but my friend Furret got Premiere Pro with Photoshop working flawlessly with Wine-GE.
linux in general has the benefiet of being genuinely usable instead of a massive suckfest.
when i switched to linux 10 years ago i felt like i can breathe freely great feeling
Modern versions of Windows have a Winget where programs can be installed from the command prompt
it was about time, powershell is a step in the right directions.
We have winget nowadays
With Win 10 support ending soon a bunch of people will be switching to Linux I think.
Gaming?
Regarding malware, that is cause Windows is much more popular than Linux. If Linux was more popular than Windows, than Linux would too have more malware out there, yes since most of the times linux gets packages from the repo, making it less of a chance to get a malware, it is still possible through document files, standalone executables etc.
Real life is better than Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Linux
One thing Windows does better is that there at least exist an API for creating GUI:s. It is old and clunky, but you do not have to choose between Qt and GTK, where you ideally should support both to get seamless integration on both KDE and Gnome.
Windows have like 4, so having to choose between 2 is better in my belief, especially since they can at least achieve similar colors for another one by changing 1 setting(for the user under Plasma). In W11 you can't even have the same theme across all of them, dark theme works for handful of programs the rest look wherever they like. To these day there're programs that for some reason still utilize old UI toolkit in some places while newer in others. So seamless integration is a lot better on Linux.
@@NameUserOf Yes, I am speaking of the old toolkit, user32.dll comctl32.dll, comdlg32.dll. It looks like the late 90's but it works. Every toolkit would call CreateWindowExW at some point anyways.
This guy is misinformed at best. Windows more than makes up for being "slow" (one of my PC's has Intel - Gen 3, i7 - it runs perfectly) with compatibility, both as far as old AND new software is concerned.
Running Windows off a USB stick is of no consequence to me + I doubt it is for most people.
As for customization - Rainmeter will do the job just fine for almost ANY kind of widget you'd like to get your hands (or eyes) on. Other customization options are baked into the OS. Windows 11 is a modern looking, top-notch OS.
Creating shortcuts (inc. commands) is as easy as plugging in a USB-C cable. Specifically, keyboard shortcuts. No need for external software, none whatsoever.
I know Microsoft Store is lacking, but ever since they opened it up for all kinds of apps (Web Apps, UWP's, legacy apps, etc.), you can pretty much find anything you want there (only thing keeping me away - I won't sign into Windows, won't have them harvesting every piece of information out of me, but then again - Android does it even better and it was the one setting the stage for a world devoid of privacy).
For the AVERAGE user, Linux is MUCH more complicated, as it is highly script-based, as opposed to mostly a graphical interface (Windows).
As far as privacy is concerned, 99.9% of telemetry can be done away with quite easily (advanced users :( ).
The only thing that's totally CORRECT here is - SECURITY. As a hacker, I can tell you - not only is Windows the most targeted OS, but also - for the purpose of supporting legacy software, Command Prompt, the Registry and other scripting assistants, like Powershell make it the most vulnerable OS, easily exploited! (out of the box - at default settings)
Not only that, many major security organizations have been able to have "TrustedInstaller" and "System" at the palm of their hands, practically demolishing any escalation mitigation, making it moot, a veritable joke.
The User Account Control can be easily set to ask for administrator permission at almost any part of the OS, but SO many exploits which have been baked into the OS render it obsolete for lack of a better word. For 90% of the user-base - this is plain and simple NOT relevant. Unfortunately, even a small percentage of users equals millions of users.
So, to wrap it up - security issues have always been Windows' Achilles' heel.
Not switching to ANY other OS any time soon, although I've been increasingly using the Desktop version of Android and it's been quite an experience! :)
Always good to have options!
Ah yes, rainmeter. My first ricing tool. Too bad it eats up battery and cpu
do agree
As much as I like Linux, there was quite some misinformation in it.
Linux is not better for battery life on modern hardware, and it is also often not a lot faster. A bit, but not much. On old hardware it will be way better though.
Software is a lot easier to install, but 90% of the time not officially packaged, meaning you may have years old bugs (Debian) or simply bad packaging and issues that are not the fault of upstream. This is fixed with verified Flatpak apps, but those have other difficulties.
To Security: with Flatpaks apps are more isolated than on Windows, sometimes. But Windows also has a lot of app security features that Windows Store apps follow.
Windows is very likely not less secure, Linux is a total security mess. That its not targeted by most viruses is luck, not a strength. Any file on the OS can be executed, the .bashrc can be manipulated to catch the sudo password (and that password prompt is likely way less secure than Windows' "okay" button, as that is spawned in a privileged area.
Windows Updates are overcomplicated and way worse than on immutable systems, and probably also worse than traditional upgrades (maybe with snapshots). But they are pretty reliable, taking that nearly everyone on this planet runs that damn OS.
So yes, Linux is nice but those are simply not true.
Damn, I wish you could've proofread my script before I did the voiceover lol. I wrote the script for this video one day in English class but I had a feeling that some things weren't right so I asked a couple of Discord servers to proofread my script and suggest changes but they didn't really suggest any changes. Still, this is pretty thorough so thank you for that.
This video is made in 2024, Linux either have battery life in par or better than Windows. It wasn't the case in say 2017 though were you had to tweak a lot yourself. And this Linux with more eye candy than Windows.
Actually more than 95% is packaged. Proprietary software obviously will be absent in the main repository but they're minority in the Linux world. I have yet to see bad packaging example in the official repos because of which you'll have to use Flatpak/Snap. Those are reserved for extra security if you need one, more security = less simple interaction, so ofcourse they have difficulties.
Security in Linux isn't there because of Flatpaks, those are recent development. Linux was more secure than Windows prior to those partially because of how software is installed(multiple programs use the same library, it has vulnerability, received the fix, all other software don't need to be updated as oppose to Windows).
Any file under any OS can be executed but on Linux it's highly unlikely to happen without user permission. Also Linux users mark most folder in home as non executable, so even browser have downloaded something without your permission it won't be able to do anything even to your own files. There is a reason that when Linux is tested on hacking events they shutdown a lot of security mechanisms. There is a reason that Linux is used on the servers and routers that have constant internet connection and much more valuable than home PCs yet they're not so easily breached.
What makes you think that entering a password is less secure than brainless smashing of Yes button? Most people on Windows don't even read the prompts. Also Microsoft is currently working on the sudo command.
So yeah, Linux is better and it is truth you'll have to live with.
wait until bro discovers obscure distros(void linux reference?? it has a musl version and like nobody uses musl so small repos ontop of it being obscure) what he meant about the password thing is that u can modify the .bashrc or the /etc/profile to cache the passwords and btw i use gentoo linux openrc :)@@NameUserOf
Of course, linux is better. I've experienced it myself for years.
Except when it comes to drivers...
I like Linux, but there is no general "it is better". It is (a lot) better in certain aspects and in others Windows is (A LOT better). I use both. And I am sure that MacOS is great in some aspects, too. But I will never buy apple. Crazy expensive, I can get better hardware for far less money. I will not support overpriced stuff.
For the most part, yeah, but most people are still gonna be on Windows. Not saying that I like Windows
Know it since 1998.
I've tried linux since 5-6 years, its still the same, and when it comes to using old hardware, you cant use the same shit for 10 years, tech is advancing everyday and you can't expect everything to be the same everyday.
point 1 OS minimum requirements - agree
point 2 Battery - no, battery lasts longer on windows, as a matter of fact the worst thing I've noticed on linux is battery consumption.
point 3 Portablility - doesn't matter if the OS itself is not the better choice.
point 4 customisation - agree to some extent due to the skill required and time.
point 5 installation method - actually not an issue to be discussed rather linux package management is a nightmare.
point 6 security and privacy - agree
In short, linux is niche if your goal is security and privacy, but for the regular user linux is not the better OS for use.
Nah i ve tried many times fedora screen time is more than windows
@@rahulzagade3778what are you trying say?
2. I'd say it depends, more often than not i saw bigger battery life on Linux. Also Windows 10 on the same hardware couldn't even regulate brightness when running on battery, settings didn't matter.
3. It does matter if you just upgraded your PC/notebook/Server and simply want to run it on the new hardware. On Linux you just plug in the device and work, on Windows it's better to reinstall. In was nightmare before W10 but even after it's not much better and system can either not boot, become unstable or at the very least be sluggish.
4. Depends highly on how much you want to dive in. But on Windows even simple things are unchangeable and it's gotten worse in W11. Periodically Windows users receive some 3rd party software to tweak things -> Windows users are happy -> Windows updates -> Software no longer works/becomes buggy -> Windows users stop using it. You can customize Windows UI to some degree with 3rd party tools but it's nothing more than a toy because it's not supported officially and breaks all the time.
I remember how Windows users said they can do the same Linux can which is treating RAM as a storage. Result? Many different programs released but where unstable and thus useless. Years later some companies still advertise it but only for limited usage and they're still unreliable.
5. How exactly Linux package management is a nightmare? Any example? So far it's been a blaze to use. Windows just recently trying to obtain the same power - repositories, install software in the same command, sudo. In Windows software is installed wherever, dependency hell is a real problem. You don't see it much these days not because Windows got any better but because developers try to pack more in the same directories they install the program which leads to another problem - security.
Windows can't even install software sorted by categories, you just see a bunch of software in the Start menu as oppose to organized category list on Linux.
So yes, Linux is better.
@@kiran9s sorry!! edited the comment now
Wait how is Linux package management a nightmare? It's the most convenience I've had since forever
1. Not true about battery life.
2. Linux desktop looks sucks, and no, you can't customize too looks and feel great, I have play last year with KDE that is nightmare, there is too much bugs.
3. On old hardware Linux working "Just" good.
4. Linux drivers is horrible, GPU drivers is much much better for Windows.
5. On windows you can run almost all software, for Linux I can find simple drivers for my Logitech mouse and keyboard.
6. Customization? I don't care, Windows 11 looks amazing and that all what i need.
7. and much much more reason to to use a new windows on new hardware than linux.
8. Conclusion. LInux on server but Windows on desktop.
These are all lies.
@@user-px2jx1yr2iLmao 😂
Wtf? Why was my message deleted??? It was just informative, absolutely NOTHING "controversial". I hate big tech. Pretending to be "the good guys".
THEY ARE NOT
Wait. There's people that actually like windows 11 style?
@@RenderingUser yeah, especially Linux users as I can see, who trying to clone Windows UI
How can anyone like linux? Windows obliviously better in every way. You dont need to use console for every simple thing you want to do, also a lot games just dont work on this crap OS. In windows everything works out of the box and you have GUI settings. Conclusion: linux sucks
womp womp. why are you so lazy that you can't even open the console and type "yay" there to update?
@@FurryCuddler Why are you lazy to press one button "Update all" in graphical interface?
try uninstall edge (good luck)
@@kerojey4442 doesn't update all apps, you have to manually find the websites for the apps that didn't update, download updates there and reinstall all the apps individually.
@@siz1700 i already did...
After a lengthy repair I formatted my drive, usb stick in and then BYE BYE M$, FOREVER!