Ubuntu VS Windows

What do you use?


Comparisons between the operating systems Windows and Ubuntu, is a lengthy topic of discussion in the PC industry. From the beginning of systems with Windows 9x to disposal of the recent Windows 7, Windows has been maintaining an extremely high percentage of sales, compared to other operating systems for personal use. On the other hand, Ubuntu has maintained its status as the most popular distribution of Linux on desktop systems.

The Ubuntu Linux and Microsoft Windows have important differences in philosophy, cost, versatility and stability, with each trying to constantly improve the vulnerable points. Comparisons between the two systems tend to be based roots, historical use, and models on the market. Typical weaknesses are often mentioned include inadequate familiarize consumers with Linux systems and on the other hand, the vulnerability of Windows to viruses and malware.

From a personal perspective and experience, you which one would you choose?

Windows without Media Player in Europe

The European Court has led the "empress" company operating systems on this drive demanding immediate implementation of an earlier court decision.
So by January 2005 all new copies of Windows will be available in Europe in both OEM (preinstalled) and a retail version will include the extremely popular application Windows Media Player. Microsoft intends to resist the advice of the Commission and not to let "anyone" to restrict what can be incorporated in the operating system and what is not.

1 in 4 computer worms spread out via usb stick

The technical director of PandaLabs, Luis Corrons, announced the findings of research on the spread of malware circulating at the moment. According to the survey, approximately 25% of threats at this time to action are designed so as to be transmitted by devices connected to a USB port. One of the most familiar worms that are transmitted via USB is Stuxnet. Until a few weeks ago, this worm-and-operated not only undisturbed, and operated a fundamental defect in the Windows management system shortcuts (shortcuts). Basically, the worm infects a computer simply when the unsuspecting user opens a file manager and just sees the contents of the file. The Stuxnet automatically copies itself to the hard disk, without requiring the execution of a file.
Of course, transmission of malware via USB is not a new phenomenon. The virus Conficker used routinely to USB sticks to broadcast throughout the course of 2008. A fully updated antivirus and a lot of attention from the user's side are the best defenses against the threats. These two and timely action by Microsoft every time you discovered a security hole in Windows ...