Linux is an open-source operating system so users can change source code as per requirement whereas Windows OS is a commercial operating system so the user doesn't have access to source code. ... Linux runs faster even with older hardware whereas windows are slower compared to Linux.
| Linux | Windows |
|---|---|
| Linux is an open-source operating system. | While windows are not the open-source operating system. |
| Linux is free of cost. | Windows OS is not free. |
| Linux is more efficient in comparison to windows. | While windows are less efficient. |
| There is a forward slash is used for Separating the directories. | While there is backslash is used for Separating the directories. |
| Linux provides more security than windows. | While it provides less security than Linux. |
| Versions of Linux - Ubuntu , Linux Mint , Zorin OS etc. | Versions of Windows OS WindowsXP , Windows 7 etc. |