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Any plus of W7?

Chris2030

Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:17:01 am

Are there any pros of W7 over Zorin, if not why should I install it on my other machines if Zorin can do all and is far lighter and safer than W7?

Thanks.

Wolfman

Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:49:06 am

Hi Chris,

gaming is really about one of the only areas that Linux sometimes sucks!, there are other specialist software apps that aren't available to Linux, if you don't do any heavy gaming nor use specialist software, then use Linux!.

There are mixed opinions, read some examples here:

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000575.htm

http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-advan ... er-Windows

Henriolavi

Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:55:50 am

Hi

Look also this Matthew Moore's video why he prefers Linux and what are the pros and cons there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE7N510tQCc

The advantage of Windows is also that if you buy a new computer you get almost without exception Windows os. preinstalled there and the computer is designed and tested to run that os. In case you prefer to run Linux you have more own responsibility to manage the os. with the help of forums and other available info in the net. It is often difficult to get any or only limited help or support from the supplier. If you are ready to "invest" to your own knowledge and capability then Linux gives you more.

Swarfendor437

Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:43:36 am

But be sure you don't put anything on below Zorin 9:

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/27/9