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Windows vs. Linux: What’s the Difference for Everyday Users?

Linux is usually free to use and designed by teams of enthusiasts rather than a profit-driven corporation. Linux varies in ...
Computerworld

The difference between Linux and Windows

I’ve been working a lot with Windows 7 recently. I’ve also, as always, been using Linux distributions like Fedora, SLED (SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop), and Ubuntu. As Windows 7, Ubuntu 9.04 and ...
ExtremeTech

SteamOS, Ubuntu, or Windows 10: Which is fastest for gaming?

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Ars Technica

Windows Subsystem for Linux with GUI apps launches for Windows 10

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), one of the best reasons to run Windows 11, is now available to Windows 10 users, in the latest version and with all its features. WSL dropped its "preview" label ...

Yes, you can run Windows apps on Linux - here are my top 5 ways

If you're looking to jump from Windows 10 to Linux, and you have specific apps you need to use that aren't available on the open-source platform, here's how to get around that.