10 Awesome Things You Can Do On Your Linux

Using Windows/Mac should not deter you from enjoying the finer things in life

Well, here are 10 such tricks only Linux can offer: 

1. Get malware free environment

-Rest assured your Linux-powered device will not be affected by viruses.

-Not every file found in the wild is executed in Linux.

-Does not allow auto-runs every time you plug a new disk.

2. Make upgrade without rebooting

-Every time you install software in Windows, it will ask you to reboot. However, with Linux you're saved the trouble!

3. You can also maintain the timestamp

-You can know when a file was last accessed with the help of 'touch' command.

-Prevents anyone from stealthily touching your files as it maintains a timestamp.

-Further, there is no limit in length for a filename.

4. You can search and install software easily

-Synaptic Package manager gives you access to most significant software packages from one source. Simply select your preference using drop down box to get the software that suits you best.

5. You can keep your system on for hundreds of hours and still have good processing speed

-Linux can clock several hours with multiple users using it and still runs at usual speed unlike Windows.

6. Move bootable drives between machines without re-installing them

-Each time you add RAM, Windows will always ask you to re-install. This is not the case with Linux.

7. Get software issues solved through forums

-If something goes wrong in Windows, you have to run to an expert to fix it. With Linux, you have discussion forums to help you achieve the same.

8. Get all your hardware supported

-Test all our hardware using live CD before installing the OS.

9. Choose your customised OS from hundreds of distributors

-Linux is just the engine and different operating systems are built around it. You can hand pick the one that suits your need.

10. Install Linux for “free” and keep your Windows

-You can install Linux in a separate drive and keep your Windows as well.

-Also you can run Windows applications on Linux platform using WINE.

Source: Silicon India