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Windows 7 vs. Ubuntu 9.10 - Strengths and weaknesses
Off to the Chillout Room for this one alright! While most here already know which they prefer.....(pssst 7 of course!) some may not have had a chance to sign up for beta testing or had a chance at the Release Candidates.
More at: Windows 7 vs. Ubuntu 9.10 - Strengths and weaknesses | Hardware 2.0 | ZDNet.comOctober 30th, 2009
Windows 7 vs. Ubuntu 9.10 - Strengths and weaknesses
Posted by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes @ 5:09 am
Over the past few days I’ve been thinking quite a bit about the differences between Microsoft’s latest Windows 7 and Canonical’s Ubuntu 9.10. Specifically, I’ve been thinking about the strengths and weaknesses of each of the operating systems. Is a free operating system really as good as one that you pay for?
Let’s take a look at several aspects of using operating systems and examine the various strengths and weaknesses of each OS.
Installation
Windows 7
Ubuntu 9.10
- Pros
- Install is quick, easy and painless.
- After working through a few wizard screens at the beginning, the install is automatic- Cons
- None really
- Pros
- Option to “try before you install” using the Live CD feature
- Can easily install as a dual boot or even inside Windows using the Wubi installer- Cons
- Unless you’re luck to get a CD, you do have to mess about with .ISO files and burn a disc. If you’re happy doing that, it’s not really a problem.