5 reasons to work with Linux - TUXEDO Computers

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Königsbrunn (Germany), 7th of May 2019. There are always headlines about the insecurities or errors with Windows or Apple. Many users are wondering what alternatives are available.
TUXEDO Computers offers laptops and PCs that are pre-installed with the free operating system Linux. So the question is: Can I work with Linux and what are the reasons for switching? Basically, you can do (almost) everything with a Linux-based computer that you do with your usual laptops and PCs. There's a bit of acclimatization, but when familiar operating systems switch to new versions, you have to come along again. So that shouldn't be the deciding factor. In addition, more and more programs now also work under Linux and there are more and more. In general there are 5 reasons why you can work with Linux or use a device with it - even if a bit overstated. In fact, there are more reasons than these, but the most common aspects are sufficient at first, because programmers will find other aspects to work with Linux than the normal user.

1.) We love Open Source and free - oh yes, there is a community too
These three terms are the most important in the discussion about Linux. Open Source means that the software is completely open source and everyone can have a look at the code in use and work on it. Everyone benefits from it. Because, if everyone can contribute, users get a good product because multiple pairs of eyes can look at the code and fix bugs etc. Programmers can understand how the code is structured, learn from it and develop something new. That's why Linux is free, because everyone gets something out of it and not a single person or company benefits from it. In addition, there is a community that brings attention to problems and is happy to help and exchange ideas, as well as working together on projects. If an installation doesn't work or a certain program is buggy, there is always an answer here, even outside the usual working hours of a support team. Communities and user groups also organize Linux Info Days, lectures, workshops and help with questions and worries on site - all free of costs.

2.) Safety and security
The Linux operating system generally has the reputation of being very secure. That depends on its tasks and the used software configuration, however.As a desktop system, Linux has a strict subdivision of access rights, which is not respected by other desktop systems. Worms and viruses cannot attack and infect the entire system, but only that of the executing user. Linux makes it possible to install the system in various test scenarios at no extra cost and to examine it extensively. And as already described, Linux is open source - anyone can study, examine and adapt the source code. More people study the code than proprietary programs, so vulnerabilities can be detected and fixed faster. Updates in Linux are available much faster than in Windows and rarely require a reboot. In addition, updates include patches not only for the operating system, but also for the programs installed from the repository. Two birds with one stone.

3.) More choice of distributions - something for everyone
We already reported earlier this year about a huge selection of Linux distributions. There are distributions that offer a lot of functions, or just the standard functions, as well as well-known and popular distributions, exotics, etc.For every need, for every imagination there is a suitable Linux operating system and even old computers can be revived with Linux. However, you have to go a little into yourself and find out what functions are needed and what you value. If you don't want to transfer your entire machine, you can also test the live systems of some distributions to see if they're pleasing and if you can handle them. We have listed a selection of popular systems here.

4.) Configure and customize as you like
Surely you can take a system as is and work with it. For a start, this is sufficient and useful to get around if you are a newbie to Linux. In fact, however, you can customize your system much more than you are used to with Windows or Apple, e.g. other wallets and icons are just the tip of the iceberg. But also the start menu, the docks as well as the desktop can be changed or even the file manager. There is a lot to discover here. So if you want to turn your normal PC or laptop into a "MYPC" or "MYLaptop" and have a really individual device, you will be very happy with Linux. Installing and uninstalling the program is no problem under Linux and with just one click from the software center it's child's play.

5.) Suitable for older devices but still up-to-date
Of course you can run an old Windows system on an old computer and, for example, play old games - as long as the device is not connected to the Internet, everything is fine. Because there is no support for old systems anymore. The situation is different with a Linux distribution. There are many systems here that are also suitable for old computers and continue to be supplied with updates. The distributions don't take up so much space, so even old devices can cope well with them. So if you don't want to throw your laptop or PC into the trash because it's still working well as a game PC for the kids, you can recycle a little here.