Debian/Ubuntu users can install via .deb package through software center or command line. RHEL/Fedora/CentOS users can install from yum repository. Snap package offers automatic updates through Snap daemon. Arch Linux has community-maintained AUR package. NixOS users can install via nixpkgs repository
WSL enables running Linux distributions directly on Windows without virtualization. Requires Windows 10 version 2004 or higher or Windows 11. Installation can be done with single command: wsl --install
Windows 95+ systems show Start button in lower left corner. Windows 3.11 may display Microsoft logo or flag. Red Hat Linux shows red hat in corner. Lindows/Linspire displays green/blue "L" in corner. GNOME Linux shows gray/black footprint in corner
Discover videos, movies, podcasts, and articles through various platforms. Create and upload your own content online for entertainment. Listen to music through streaming services like Spotify and Pandora Radio. Watch movies on platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+
Windows has the largest PC market share and supports most popular apps. Windows gaming is better supported than Linux. Windows is more convenient for collaborative work. Linux can run on Windows through WSL
Minimum 25GB storage space required on PC or laptop. 12GB+ flash drive recommended for installation. Ubuntu certified hardware recommended for compatibility. Data backup recommended before installation