Realizing that this in no way will cause masses to defect to Linux, my intentions here again are to show that there is a definite advantage in running Linux over Windows especially these days.

Advantages

Windows Computer VirusOne advantage is the lack of Virus and Spyware/Malware that can do harm to a Linux based system. There are none to date that I know of where with Windows….well, let’s just say that you better not let your subscriptions to Norton, McAfee, Spyware Doctor, etc. run out. Let’s not forget a good firewall for Windows either. The hackers love to break in to Windows just as much as they do writing bugs for it.

Examples - Linux

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