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The document compares Linux and Windows operating systems, outlining their strengths and weaknesses, with Linux being open-source and stable, while Windows is proprietary and user-friendly. It also provides essential Linux commands for file management, process management, and networking. Key commands include 'ls', 'cd', 'mkdir', 'mv', 'cp', 'rm', 'ps', 'top', 'kill', 'ping', and 'ifconfig'.

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Linux-vs-Windows-A-Practical-Guide

The document compares Linux and Windows operating systems, outlining their strengths and weaknesses, with Linux being open-source and stable, while Windows is proprietary and user-friendly. It also provides essential Linux commands for file management, process management, and networking. Key commands include 'ls', 'cd', 'mkdir', 'mv', 'cp', 'rm', 'ps', 'top', 'kill', 'ping', and 'ifconfig'.

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Linux vs.

Windows: A
Practical Guide
This presentation explores the strengths and weaknesses of both
Linux and Windows operating systems, highlighting key features and
essential commands for working with Linux.

BK
by Bartek Kuba
Linux vs. Windows
Linux Windows

Open-source, customizable, and known for its stability Proprietary, widely used, and generally considered user-
and security. Often used for servers, embedded systems, friendly. Known for its strong gaming support and
and high-performance computing. compatibility with a wide range of software.
Basic Linux Commands
1 ls 2 cd
Lists files and directories Changes the current
within a specified path. directory. You can navigate
This command helps you between directories by
see the contents of a using the 'cd' command
directory. followed by the path of the
directory.

3 mkdir
Creates a new directory. This command allows you to organize
your files into separate folders.
File Management

mv cp
Moves or renames files and Copies files and directories. Use
directories. 'cp' to create duplicate files or
folders.

rm
Removes files and directories.
Process Management
ps
Displays a list of running processes. You can use 'ps' to
see what processes are running on your system.

top
Provides real-time system performance information and
running processes. It's a powerful tool for system
monitoring.

kill
Terminates a process by its process ID (PID). You can use
'kill' to stop processes that are causing issues.
Networking and Security
1 2
Ping ifconfig
Checks the connectivity to a remote Displays network interface
host. This command lets you see if configuration. You can use 'ifconfig'
a network is responding. to see network settings for your
system.

3
Firewall
A software application that blocks
unwanted network traffic and
protects your system from security
threats.

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