Linux Is BETTER Than Windows! But Why? 

If you actually want to learn Linux, not just to try it, but out of pure interest and curiosity, it will only lead you to loving Linux, and having much more respect for choice, regardless of the OS you are running as a daily driver.

I ditched my Windows 11 for Kubuntu 22.04 for a daily driver and so far.. I have nothing but positive things to say about Linux.

I hate sweeping statements like this video has, Linux may be better than Windows in some aspects but Windows is better than Linux in others!!

Everything you said in this vid is EXACTLY why I dumped Windows and use nothing but linux! Thank you for your vids! Keep going my friend.

The average computer user will not care about these points though, words like "open source", "modularity" "More secure" don't really mean anything to the average computer user. There is still a huge stigma regarding linux and its learning curve, most people work full time with little down-time and don't want to spend any spare time they have learning a whole new operating system, people just want something that works, that's not intimidating, and doesn't be more inconvenient than it has to. Its a big reason why Windows is still popular in this tech-literate age and why Linux will never be as big as windows in the average consumer markets. I use Arch on my dev machines and I love Linux but the whole "Linux is the future of the desktop" stuff always gets said every year but nothing really changes.

I'm still quite new and only been using Linux for about 2 years or so. But I only use windows at work at this point. Sure there have been basic issues here and there as with anything. But I've thoroughly enjoyed learning more and using it for anything from basic daily browsing and gaming. Never had second thoughts about going back.

They both will have pro and cons not matter who you ask this question to. Like for my experience with Linux and I use it daily I dropped windows months ago. I have had 100% percent more problems with Linux than I ever did with windows. Linux is a learning experience where Windows is not. You get Windows you use Windows. You get Linux you get to learn how to use Linux. Trying to figure out how to fix Linux when shit goes bad and it will is a headache if you don't know how Linux works. I went through 8 distros before I got one to work on mine. Either the WIFI didn't work or its was Bluetooth or getting 3 or monitors to work then it was no webcam. Simple stuff that should just run right out of the box sometimes doesn't and most people don't want to go figure that stuff out. The reason why I stick with Linux is not because I think it' better than Windows cause in my opinion it is not, I do because I want to learn how to understand it better and be able to fix them. Like I said before the haters start in this is from my experience with Linux.

You've missed the main reason that many system admins prefer Windows over Linux - the user experience. In Windows, you can perform pretty much any admin task using a (reasonably) consistent GUI. Configure DHCP, DNS, Active Directory/LDA, VPNs, Routing, etc. Without having to resort to a manual every time if you tackle a rarely performed admin task - and many admin tasks are "set-and-forget" only needing maintenance when something changes. In Linux, to do anything beyond the most basic configuration requires getting your hands dirty in a terminal window. And if it is a slightly technical task that you only have to worry about once every couple of years (say, setting up a DNS server for home office/lab), you have to go to the manual to find all the right switches to use, and carefully copy the commands to your terminal, and edit the right text files, and remember to put the right number of spaces on each line... and make sure you hold your tongue just right when you hit 'enter'. I like Linux. I've been using it on-and-off for nearly 30 years. My home network runs on it. But there is a big difference between most open-source authors and and their profit-driven compatriots - the open source (admin) author typically doesn't value the time of the person who will be using their software, and so they are happy to expect someone to spend hours editing error-prone text files to configure the software. I can configure a reasonably complex (for a home lab) Windows DNS/DHCP server with multiple NICs in an hour; from booting an empty VM, without having to consult a manual or edit a text file. With Linux, you first have to research *which* of the myriad DNS and DHCP servers is most likely to work for your scenario and hope that you made the right choice. Then you have to try and find a practical manual and/or tutorial, which is often its own challenge, as much open-source documentation seems to assume prior knowledge of the topic. If I have to spend a day setting up something in Linux that I can do in an hour in Windows, the cost of Windows becomes moot, because I can charge someone with the time I've gained. If the Linux community wants to get better traction with eating into Windows, they need to start putting a value on the time of the people using their software. Add up all the "10 minutes here, 10 minutes there" of all the people who you want to use your software, and put a $$ value on that time, and then think about whether you're providing them with a /great/ user experience or just an /adequate/ user experience. It's the same reason many people prefer iPhones to Android. Sure, it doesn't have the same flexibility, but the iPhone (in general) just works as advertised, and without drama, including changing to a new one - the stable, reliable user experience is seen by many to be more valuable than the shambolic Android market.

While working for HP. I would check the uptime of our groups servers. It always amazed me that I would find Linux/Unix servers with over 2500 days of uptime. Windows servers....barely 3 weeks to a month.

"Why Linux?" Because we love our freedom!

It is but if you know how to use it, for those indecisive and want to try Linux: don't fear learning; keep going forward.

Great video Troy I agree with you.The thing new people see is a lot of videos of people using the terminal and that scares them off. You don't have to use the terminal to use Linux. If your a new user and you use something like Zorin, Linux Mint or Fedora coming from Windows you will find a awesome experience. The people who want to use the terminal are tinkers who want to learn advanced things in Linux. For me there are so many Distros it's fun to learn . Linux can be very productive for people in business who want a easy to use desktop or who want to learn to use servers. If you have a old computer pick your Distro and give it 3 months with solid use and you will really enjoy the experience.

Great video and appreciate your channel! Which distro do you prefer or use?

Nice video Troy! Thanks for sharing it with us!👍💖😎JP

When I have choice, I allways use linux. Unfortunally, I need a lot of softwares that only run on windows, and belive me, I allways try to run those throught wine

"Linux Is BETTER Than Windows! But Why?" Me with a computer that boots in 5 seconds: "computer speed go brrrrr"

I love Linux, I've dumped Windows in favour of Linux Mint, although I still like to have access to a Windows system, to run Windows only software. My desktop feels more modern with Linux, because its so quick, and I've never had crashes or problems with Linux. More people should learn Linux, because its great for older PCs, and with Windows 10 end of support being less than 2 years away, more people should look into running Linux.

5:38 Just gonna note that Windows has a firewall antivirus and User Account Authorization.

I use Ubuntu Budgie (please don't laugh) as my daily driver. It has a great interface and its lighter weight but feature packed. I also have Win 10 on another partition as a dual boot.

If you dont mind, can you provide a link to the distro at 2:08 ? Looks really nice 😅

Windows has user accounts, too with controlled access to resources, if you want to set it up that way. I do. When it comes to open source, the fact that you can read and modify any of it, does not mean that you understand all necessary detail in a huge amount of software. Things, bugs or malicious software, can hide in plain sight. I have written somewhat large Windows software that just keeps working, till the hardware dies, sometimes in decades. I do this by avoiding complicated Windows stuff and writing my own simpler stuff instead. I do use Linux personally and for various servers for clients etc. I also use Windows and macOS as I have people to support. So far I have not set up a client to use Linux on a desktop (besides Knoppix or something as a rescue option, if I am out of town and people still need to get on the web after a HD failure), as I see that as more of a religious undertaking than a good business strategy in today's climate. When it comes to the cost of licenses, it is not just the money, it is also lots of work to keep track of it all.

Agree on all except the better compatibility with software. I currently use Windows because there is no reliable support for Microsoft Word on Linux. Why use Word? Simple: I'm a PhD student and I heavily use Mendeley Reference Manager, which only runs on Microsoft Word (either for Windows or Mac), and no other reference managers work with LibreOffice. Genshin Impact? no can do on Linux. GamePass games? don't work on Linux. Full a/v conding-decoding on Chromium browsers on Linux is a no-go (and yeah, I tried everything). Also, media-specific software like the one you can find on Doom9 only runs on Windows and Mac, and just a tiny fraction runs on Linux (and yeah, I do some very tiny video editing on my PC, as well as video-coding). I know those are not Linux's fault per-se, but it is a fallacy to say that Linux has wider software compatibility, because it doesn't.

Whilst many of the points are valid, Windows is still king for the average user and business. So the most valid questions are why? Standardisation is one important reason because people get up and running quickly and it has become the standard for the vast majority. Best just doesn't always win out. Betamax was one example. If Linux could come closer to the Windows model in terms of what the end user gets out of the box then things could change. But right now, Linux is seen as a nerd OS, for valid reasons too. Far less reliance on terminal would be one huge step forward and having something as simple as an equivalent .EXE, with a one click install would be welcome. I have supported users of Windows for 35 years and at different times I have tried newer versions of Linux, only to be presented with the same kinds of messy installations and upkeep and recent experiences with Ubuntu, Debian and Armbian on my Orange Pi 5 just keep sending me back to Android on that device too. It it just so infuriating at times, so for the average end user I could see hair being literally pulled out if they were forced to switch to Linux. There is no doubt that it can be great and has wonderful variety but it is just not ready for prime time and after so many years and revisions, it is time for somebody to realise what needs to change to move out of the nerd sphere.

linux is great :) i moved 2 years ago and there are so many different projects happening that are trying to improve the desktop and gaming experience, i love it

I left Microsoft for good, and started using Nobara Linux. Never been more happy with it

close to 23K, eh. Kudos, buddy!

I found linux fonts are not so crispy and elegant compared to windows even after update the drivers and set to the maximum resolutions. Appreciate if someone help to fix this

It's like I am listening to Morpheus talking about the Matrix while there's a thunderstorm in the background.

If I could ask you, Please explain why it's more secure outside of the buzzwords like "open to public". Could you explain the why compared to other os? Why is monolithic worse? Why would someone argue it's better than Linux kernel and why would that be worse than Linux? I think addressing that would make a killer video with a ton of view. Many Linux channels gush over Linux but don't explain to new users why in plain English. You got this. Keep it up and thank you

I've been using Linux from Slackware in 1993. It has come a very long way from those days.

finally switched from Windows 11. So many problems windows 11. In past I couldnt get Adobe Digital Editions and Legacy 9 to work properly on Linux so went back to Windows. Now with Bottles they run perfect. Tries Big Linux and like it but some flatpac would install but not run. File transfer to NAS was as fast as Windows. So went to Linux Mint Cinnamon. Everything works well except file transfer to NAS are only half the speed. Battery life is just as good as on windows with Mint 21.2. Loving it

I went back to Windows, couldn't run my games stable just yet, however I have not lost interest and still follow Linux, looking for HDR implementation to go back.

Yeah.. Who routinely modifies their own OS?? I mean look around. How many of us really drive a kit car??

I recently upgraded my nvidia 525 to 530 drivers and wow it didn't work properly with multiscreen and no more internet (lan and wifi) don't work; I can't even revert back to nvidia 525 since it is offline. I used Ubuntu 22.04 LTS..... plus when I game the fps isn't constant 165fps...dips down and overheats my laptop. On Windows 11 everything is very stable and my laptop doesn't overheat as much. With linux 90C but on win11 like 80-85C. That is really flakey goofy that just to upgrade drivers it screws up my internet even when I goto default xorg. I said screw this and went back Win 11 for now. They better get their stuff together and make Linux more stable and competitive to Windows. I know and listen to what you say about Windows...the telemetry and privacy you are right but I think they only check information for debug if something goes wrong..... like Ubuntu does this is if it crashes then it sends the info to them and they try to fix it. But in this case Ubuntu states that they have no control... so the issue is with Nvidia to make sure their linux drivers work. As for Windows it works perfect.... So I guess it is true for AMD graphics cards work a bit better than Nvidia with linux. But when it comes to performance Windows would take more memory but seems more stable and the thermals heat is less of a problem. I might try to fix this no network problem I think you have edit some config file to set it default... if I can do that then I can reinstall nvidia 525..... but I still think this is pathetic to happen when all you are doing is upgrading the drivers.

yeah fresh install of windoze 11 on 7600X 6900 XT and 32GB of ram at 6200 CL32, 1TB MP600 XT runs like shit.The amount of processes they keep adding make it unsuable lol.Give me that Arch ISO. I'll do my own audit my own security

I'm on Windows but intend to install Linux on one of my homemade NAS.

Hi, I've been using Linux for three years now. While I can't say it's the best OS for everyone, here are some reasons I still stick with it: I love customizing my desktop environment and tweaking system settings to perfectly suit my workflow. I also prefer one-time purchases for software, and Linux helps me avoid the subscription trap. Plus, it runs fast even on older hardware, making it a great option for budget-conscious users like me. What are your favorite things about Linux?

Almost everything you said is BS.

To be fair to Windows - while I refer to Windows as a virus with documentation, but a lot of it's vulnerability comes from an improper implementation - that is users often are setup as Administrators... if you run Linux s root you'll have a vulnerable system too. While this practice is not as prevalent now as in the past, it's still used too often.

Can u play new windows games on linux ?*

nah its the opposite windows is better than linux.

YES

We in developing countries have abundance of cracked/ counterfeit software available, thanks to internet. We can easily get industry standard software for free. We are thankful to all specially Microsoft &Adobe to allow using their software for free.

The other thing I like is not just Linux, but, the whole ecosystem. I've had too many Windows apps change their terms and conditions to hide features behind a paywall on an upgrade. I've never had that happen on Linux because its all FOSS.

Brick phone is epic! Don't brick your phone! 😁

If linux could take all exe windows programs as well as their own I would definately said it's the best and use it

Most Open-Source software is free of charge but not all RHEL for example is a payed corporate OS.

There are no drivers for the hardware

Because FREE means FREEDOM

linux: unexpected bugs, lack of software/drivers

Anything is better than windows.

Another advantage is that if your PC dies, you can usually pull the drive out, put it in another computer, and carry on after grabbing a few drivers. If your Windows mobo dies, you are going to go through quite a few headaches to get it to work again. Because Windows limits how much you can modify your hardware without calling them and begging for permission to keep using YOUR computer.

As someone who recently switched from windows to Linux, I can say I am thoroughly sick of Linux. Safety my ass. Available safe software, what is that? Cool you can customize things more than windows, wow what an accomplishment lol. I was just watching a windows 11 pro video and dam I wish I just upgraded to 11. Linux feels inferior in every way for the average person. But I guess if you just love using the terminal to make new directories, than Linux is great LOL. At this point I can only see Linux as being a lack of everything, including security. I fell for the "its safer". It is not safer AT ALL. Firewall, browser settings, password for executions, WOOOOOOOW. Unless you plan on being a power user, its less safe than using windows. Especially windows 11 pro. People considering switching from windows to Linux, don't believe the BS that 90 percent of these Linux users spread. Most of them probably have malware on their systems right now and simply don't know. Almost every software made for Linux, gives controls to that program over their system. And you dummies don't even have something as basic as AV lol. Its like you Linux users think that all malware is gonna show its self and you will know by that. Most malware doesn't show its self at all. Except through viewing CPU usage. But the average Linux user will say, "there aren't that many viruses made for Linux' LOL. And more dumb ass reasonings like that. Go check flathub and see how 99 percent of the software available is labeled as "potentially unsafe". This will apply to every other repository. That's on top of the fact that you are essentially relying on OS devs to vet the few things they actually do vet. Yet they don't get paid sht to do so. "Its all about trust and years of experience", some one told me on a Linux forum site. Are you people literally retarded? That's not safety at all. The people who rely on you for money, are the people with real incentive to protect your system. The person or persons who make no money, have no incentive. Trust in random people you don't know, that don't even get paid, is not safety. Microsoft doesn't have a problem with safety. It has a problem with stupid users. A safe user on windows, is safer than a (average) safe user on Linux. This is a fact that can be seen simply by considering common sense. Even encrypting individual directories with individual passwords, is way easier on windows. But putting safety aside, and adding you being a power user, Linux still lacks in software availability. It reminds me a lot of trying to use an older Mac OS that is unsupported in the apple store. Not as bad as that, but similar. And my dumb ass thought that a week was good enough before I erased windows from my computer on dual boot lol. If you do try out Linux, dual boot for like a month before deciding. Anyways Linux sucks and rant over.

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uhmmm... Garuda gameplay when?

Large software companies wont invest in selling there peoducts in linux because only 2 percent PC users uses linux has thwre operating system

Microsoft with Windows 11 hast become a meme to me, an unbelievable shitshow. I don't know why corporations spend thousands of Dollars and human resources to maintain their Windows 11 machines any longer. The next Heart attack is only one Windows update away. Yes, it costs time to switch but when it's done your live is way easier.

Not better for those who do differently than making you-tube video or word processing. Try working with sheet cam or universal g-code sender Those types of programs aren't supported well in Linux. Always having to do something with the terminal. Terminal commands are just like working with dos of 40 yrs ago.

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Give them mint Linux or zorin Linux with bottles prebuiit ,trust me they will never go back. Now that I am using Linux without the need to manually enter command for simple tasks windows has lost my interest.

Oti si ne na Linux togava be!

Currently fighting Windows 10 to make Wifi work properly on my sisters laptop. Let's just say I have not missed windows one bit.

if someone belive that linux is realy better than windows to gratuluję mózgu XDD

Because is free, easy to install , stable , no viruses , fast , and you can do everything with it.Better for beginers and for experimented too.

No, it is not! "Linux not for everyone!!", Linux snob says.

Linux is not better than Windows. Stupid statement like "apples are better than oranges". The correct word is *different*. Now start again.

Linux fanboy misinformation

Linux and Unix-like (macOS) is all I use.

Rigorous testing on linux - ubuntu destroy bios, manjaro destroy boot possibility... Linux have many advantages, but you arguments sound like some cultist fanatic prayer. What about support from software providers like icedrive, idrive or adguardvpn or even nordvpn? What about amd and hevc support (via handbrake, DaVinci Resolve)?

Linux Is Good...Arch not