What are some comparisons that can be made between Windows and Linux?

Linux does not need anti-virus software and has a highly secure and stable unix foundation.
Windows needs cpu-and-ram-hungry internet security software

Windows has more software for it than Linux does.
Linux can run most Windows software using Wine. Windows can't use a lot free and open-source Linux software.

Windows costs money and needs to be activated.
Linux is free.

Windows is more popular and easier to use.
Linux is more popular among geeks and is easier to configure. Some software can be hard to install.

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