Fedora Linux vs. Microsoft Windows

Usually when there is a focus on security it takes away from flexibility. I personally like Ubuntu more than Fedora Linux because the long term support LTS is longer than Fedora Linux.

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I highly recommend it because it's the most used operating system in the world. If you work with other organizations or share info, it's easier if you have the same system instead of Linux, for example. Also, a large number of employees know how to use it, but not so many know how to use Linux or macOS.

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• frequent updates
• DNF as the package manager
• strong focus on security

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• Great integration with my business accounting software Quickbooks
• Great integration with Microsoft Office 365
• Easy to find files that I haven't used in awhile with search feature
• Simple, easy to find listing of programs available

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• Stability. It's good, but it's not anything like CentOS for stability
• End-user usability. It has a few glaring holes here and there with UI/UX

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• Forced updates occasionally have bad timing when ignored for too long
• Microsoft Edge Web Browser is a bit clunky
• The 3D desktop still needs some improvement

This is a personal preference based on working with hundreds of client projects, I prefer Ubuntu over Fedora Linux.

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An all-purpose operating system for business or personal users. Overall, the OS is very user-friendly and intuitive, enabling even new users to quickly utilize the system. The same can be said about the apps within Windows. There is also good cross-functionality between applications, although the ease of use could be improved.

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support remains spotty, researching online articles are a pain

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MDT helped deploy OS to users machines via PXE boot.

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We are an all-CentOS-shop, but we've done a number of things with Ubuntu and Fedora. Most of the production CentOS machines are only there because prior to that Fedora helped to blaze the trail to get there. It's been a very good platform for testing our new ideas. Ubuntu is similarly positioned in our organization, but Fedora stacks up well in our environment.

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We selected Microsoft Windows because of the user friendly nature of it and a big factor is that other user never used macOS or Ubuntu so the productivity will decrease a lot because you have to explain a whole new OS. I always only recommend macOS or Ubuntu if you are a graphic designer of a developer. But for the day to day office work Microsoft Windows is the way to go.

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• It's been mostly positive. We don't spend a lot on R&D stuff, but Fedora [Linux] gives us a chance to gauge where we are at in comparison to where technology is headed

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• As a a windows-based app, with a windows-using customer base, working in the environment is extremely helpful.
• Relatively easy to develop on, there is documentation and support widely available.
• VERY wide hardware compatibility, any replacement parts we need for our machines are easy to use.
• Windows updates frequently fail requiring our MSP or more often one of our customer support staff to intervene to get them running again.
• Poor performance and inefficient resource utilization requires frequent upgrades.
• Windows 10's service ending next year has required company-wide hardware upgrades due to the Windows 11's excessive requirements.

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