What are the advantages of Linux?

[Yarik]

People that use Linux, what are some advantages you can think of that Linux has over Windows?

I can say security, open-source code, it really takes a low amount of system resources to run, great support, various distributions, and flexibility. Although I've never used Linux, I would like to give it a try sometime, it would be interesting. But unfortunately, I'm not sure how suitable it would be for a gaming machine.

 

[nomad]

I have never used Linux, therefore, I can't talk about any advantages. However, the only advantage that is obvious is it is open source and you don't have to pay money to use it.

 

[Heatman]

I've actually heard so much about how good Linux is but I've never really gotten the opportunity to make use of it which is why I don't have much knowledge on how the security and the open-source code of the software is all about but I'm going to give it a try sooner or later.