Freeware vs. Paid-ware

Linux has only been popular just these past few years. One can easily see why.

Linux has been a substitute over Windows by companies and government offices. Why?
For those of you who don't know, Linux is a FREE operating system. One can easily download it over the Internet, or, request for a FREE CD over their website. It is very convenient for those who are couch potatoes (just like me). 
Linux is supported by a community of software developers. They are not earning anything from what they release for public consumption which makes their job noble.

Not only that Linux is a free operating system, all of its softwares are free of charge. Although many would say that freeware is always worse than an original paid-for softwares, it is not true in this situation. Linux has its own version of Microsoft Office, which is called OPEN OFFICE. This software is fully compatible with MS Office and Apple Mac's iWork. Open Open office has many useful commands, just like Windows' just that, it is free. Linux is sounding good eh? And oh, one more thing. Linux is VIRUS FREE.

But although Linux is free and updates of its version are also free of charge, one thing that bugs me with Linux is that for a beginner, it might be hard to use. Moreover, Linux doesn't have ready support for your media files. Unlike Windows, where one can use it out-of-the-box, Linux needs severe downloading and upgrading before anyone could enjoy its full features. And for the lazy people out there like me, ITS NOT THAT GOOD.

For me, I prefer Windows over Linux for several reasons.

Downloading softwares in Windows isn't tiring. One can directly download any .exe files to any folder you want it to be saved. The case is different though for Linux. Downloading softwares can be a little confusing.

There is much more games in Windows than i Linux. CS, WOW, Battle Realms, Sims, you name it, it's most likely run on Windows. So there is much leisure time in Windows. When one gets bored, s/he could easily open a game on his/her PC while doing homework on Word, surfing the net using Chrome, and exchanging IMs on Yahoo! Messenger.

To sum up, Linux is more for the programmers and the like, Ordinary people who use computers on just the daily basis should choose Windows.

world is peaceful again.