Reading Reaction Journal #3

Reference:

Fernandes, R. (2011, Apr 14). Linux - Is it still standing strong? Tech2, Retrieved Jun 15, 2011, from: http://tech2.in.com/opinions/linux/linux-is-it-still-standingstrong/212852.

Summary:

This article discusses the challenge between Linux and other systems like Windows; however, many expected Linux to be an easy replacement for Windows. The author mentions that Linux has many distributions such as Ubuntu. Ubuntu is most definitely the largest one in the crowd. Moreover, there are many distributions that are similar, while there are a number of them that are different. On the other hand, the installation of Ubuntu does not take as long as tat of other operating systems. Furthermore, Linux has advantages that come down to this: you do not need an antivirus and firewall. Also, it has a number of disadvantages, which include the fact that there is not a public interface. The new user has to create his or her account before access to Linux. Most of the distributions have wonderful desktop interface. Linux interfaces have many applications on them, such as games, offices, documents, and network application. Also the article mentions that Android is based on the Linux and many mobiles are offshoots of Linux framework.

Reaction:

I chose this article because it relates to my major, which is computer engineering. Fernandes’ article was particularly interesting because it combined emotional facts with comparing judgments. I aminterested in that because it pushedme to read it to know Linux news. A good quote is, “ Many expected Linux to be an easy replacement for Windows.” That makes me think about which is better now, Linux or Windows. I see that there is no answer for my question. Linux has many distributions such as Ubuntu and Radhat; consequently, each of them has many versions such as Red Hat Linux 6.2, and Red Hat Linux 7.2.. In addition, it seems to be good news for users that you do not have to worry about scanning your computer because Linux system does not need to use an antivirus or firewall. It seems Ubuntu and other distributions did now know about Windows XP viruses. It makes big sense for me because the computer’s users are still worrying about their information on their computers from the hackers by other users or viruses.In my opinion, I have to use the Linux operating system because I can install the system and its programs as free from the internet; moreover, it does not want you to buy expensive antiviruses to save your computer.Indeed, we cannot judge which operating system is better than others. Each one has its own a uses or applications. I like to watch news of Linux operating system because it tries to become global.