10 Top Features That make Linux OS Awesome

You must have heard many of your computer geek friends go on and on about how the Linux operating system they just installed or had all along is awesome and beats the windows OS, and you are probably thinking of trying it put or even bored using windows or any other OS or server you've become accustomed to.

The Linux OS is designed to offer smooth and effective experience. Whether you want to use it for business or any other home operations, Linux offers the most reliable system to adopt. It has become one of the most adopted systems in and around the world and is used by most of the world’s largest data centers .
Below are some distinct features that makes Linux outshine its other counterparts:

1. Linux is Absolutely free of Charge
In case you want to get rid of all the restrictions in terms of patents of any other form of restriction, then this would be the best switch for you. Linux can be edited in terms of the source code by most of the innovative business owners. It is, therefore, the best system to be adopted by a large number of business owners who want to simplify their business operations.

2. Security

Linux is a dependable server that offers excellent security to the user. Linux community offers the security fixes for any technical or security threat that encounters. Moreover, Linux users also offer regular kernel updates and regular security patches. In this regard, having an antivirus installed on your system is almost irrelevant.

3. Linux has wide compatibility
Most servers (e.g windows 7& 8 which require at least 1GB RAM  to operate well), constraint users with a lot of features unlike Linux which is such a lightweight operating system and hence does not constrain you in terms of system memory capacity.

4. Easy to Operate

You do not really need to go for special computer classes to learn how to operate Linux OS. It comes with all the necessary functionality that is included in windows OS.

5. It comes with Drivers

Ever experienced some difficulties when using windows (e.g windows 8) only to be told that some of the drivers are missing in your system?. Well, most of the drivers needed for smooth functionality are included in Linux operating system, so it saves you the time and money you would have spent sourcing or shopping for drivers.

6. Smooth and easy Updating Process
Updating windows can be very challenging and stressful and in some cases, may cause some program or applications to malfunction. In fact some windows users would rather not update their OS.
Linux updates both the OS and the applications that are installed in your system and do not require your system to restart before updates are effective. Just a click and...poof!

7. Speed

Since Linux is lightweight, it is therefore far much speedy compared to any other operating system. Windows has a bloated software and therefore huge to operate. In any business operation or gaming experience, time is the most crucial factor. Linux offers the best platform to adopt as windows get slower days after days.

8. Linux features a powerful and license-free Word Processing Application

Libre Office is a powerful word processing program that comes with Linux. You can use it for free in editing, opening and send Microsoft documents. Therefore, you can save money you could have spent buying such a program.

9. Community Support

One of the best things about Linux is the fact that you have a sense of belonging. You have a platform where you can share everything with fellow users. You get to know more through the frequently asked questions. Moreover, any question that you have can be dropped and get the answers that you need.

10. Free Tools Download

By just a click of a button, you can get access to thousands of free tools and programs. This is a big added advantage over the windows operating system.