Differences between Linux and Windows

Nov 30 -0001

Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the differences between Linux and Windows. Comparison and Difference.

Linux vs Windows

1. The Linux kernel released on 17th September, 1991. Windows was first released in 1985.

2. Linux was developed by Linus Torvalds. Windows Operating System was developed by Microsoft.

3. The first version of Linux was Version 0.01. The first version of Windows OS was Windows 1.0.

4. Linux combined with the GNU system to produce a complete free operating system. Windows OS is neither open source nor free OS and is the property of Microsoft Company.

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