Windows vs. Linux Pros and Cons

Unix VS. Windows Security Windows Pros File permissions (UAC) User account controls Antivirus to assist in the stopping of malwargon Supports many businesses related softwares and is use worldwide Cons Infected account File permissions are vulnerable Antivirus is constantly required as well as updated definitions databases Most viruses target the windows OS because it is the most widespread OS on the planet. Viruses can be rewritten and hide themselves from antiviruses. Web application vulnerabilitiesStability and Reliability, it has been proven that data loss has occurred mostly in windows found operating system environments rather than opposed to UNIX / LINUX based environments. Unix / Linux Pros Stability and Reliability are very HIGHLY rated for this OS File access permissions Linux = open address and can be altered to your liking All service daemons can be started and stopped via a terminal / bash shell scripting. Security tools are usually free and easy to download / update a nd maintain.Viruses and worms are less likely to be coded / formatted for the Unix OS due to the fact it makes for a more ambitious environment to hack, and it is not as widespread as windows is so why waste time attempting to hack less than 5% of the earths commonwealth of people when you could simply code a virus for windows which is used more. Cons Web application vulnerabilities Can have several compatibility issues for running certain software erect Learning curve if learned at an older age Ease of use can be a pain considering everything is performed from a shell.