Advantages of Linux over other operating systems

The advantages of Linux that are often cited when comparing Linux with other operating systems:

1, Low cost: You don’t need to spend time and money to obtain licenses since Linux and much of its software come with the GNU General Public License. 

2, Stability: Linux doesn’t need to be rebooted periodically to maintain performance levels.

3, Performance: Linux provides persistent high performance on workstations and on networks. It can handle unusually large numbers of users simultaneously.

4, Network friendliness: Linux was developed by a group of programmers over the Internet and has therefore strong support for network functionality

5, Flexibility: Linux can be used for high performance server applications, desktop applications, and embedded systems.

6, Compatibility: It runs all common Unix software packages and can process all common file formats. 

7, Choice: The large number of Linux distributions gives you a choice. Each distribution is developed and supported by a different organization.

8, Fast and easy installation: Most Linux distributions come with user-friendly installation and setup programs.

9, Full use of hard disk: Linux continues work well even when the hard disk is almost full. 

10, Multitasking: Linux is designed to do many things at the same time; e.g., a large printing job in the background won’t slow down your other work.

11, Security: Linux is one of the most secure operating systems. “Walls” and flexible file access permission systems prevent access by unwanted visitors or viruses. Linux users have to option to select and safely download software, free of charge, from online repositories containing thousands of high quality packages.

12, Open Source: If you develop software that requires knowledge or modification of the operating system code, Linux’s source code is at your fingertips.