• Most experts agree Linux is safer than Windows

  • All scientific supercomputers use Linux

  • Professional hackers use Linux

  • Linux is the undisputed backbone of internet servers

  • Critical military infrastructure relies on Linux

Microsoft’s revenue was $300 Billion last year. They have unlimited ressources.

So why is Windows still worse than Linux ?

  • floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    Linux was built by engineers and professors based on idealistic values like progress and collaboration. Windows was also built by talented nerds, but at the direction of suits with the goal of making money.

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      And now they’re ripping all the shit the talented nerds made out and replacing it with AI slop and ads.

    • VitoRobles@lemmy.today
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      Yep! Like every other tech company.

      Engineers want to make something work with the stability to last a long time.

      But lasting a long time cuts into profits.