5 Reasons Ubuntu is Better Than Windows

5 Reasons Ubuntu is Better Than Windows

1. Speed

Ubuntu is faster than Windows on the same hardware. Especially with a lightweight desktop environment. This is because it uses less resources and is more efficient at performing tasks.

2. Looks and Functionality

This one is personal preference, but Ubuntu looks so much better than Windows and is so much more functional. There is so many things you can do to enhance your Ubuntu experience that you just can't do on Windows. Not to mention out of the box Ubuntu offers a more complete operating system with free programs that do not have equivalents included with Windows.

3. Security

Ubuntu is MUCH more secure than Windows. This is because Windows makes up around 58% of web traffic and there is so many more exploits developed for it. Not to mention the operating system has more flaws than Linux. This is not to say that Ubuntu is impervious to malicious attacks, it is just a lot safer to use than Windows and even OS X.

4. Open Source

Most software in Ubuntu is Open Source, which basically means that the community can edit and fix source code, allowing a lot more to get done and keeping all the applications free to use. The Linux operating system itself is open source, so any person could work on it as long as they released their work back into the community. 

5. Customization

When it comes to customization, Ubuntu is king. The sheer number of themes and desktop environments as well as system tweaks trumps all other operating systems. Ubuntu allows unparalleled customization.