What is the advantage of the Unix/Linux system compared to other operating systems?

Is there a advantage of a Unix/Linux system compared to other operating systems? That is, its structure and ability for large systems such as the ware house or mega databases?



What is the advantage of the Unix/Linux system compared to other operating systems?What is the advantage of the Unix/Linux system compared to other operating systems?
Any system stemming from the Unix architecture will be more secure and stable than "the other guys". If your keeping a mega database then security and stability should be your top priority and this is what these Unix based systems offer. Every OS has it's faults and the only real fault I've seen with Linux/Unix is the learning curve when moving from one of "the other guys". Though, that's not really their fault now is it?
Yes there is a big advantage, This is the reason IBM and Intel support Linux



That's why the biggest and fastest server in the world named "Road Runner" built by IBM use and Linux, The next IBM generation the so-called "Sequoia" supercomputer is expected to leap-frog competitor Cray--15 times over. running Microsoft OS



All this talk that Linux is crap proves that if it was it would not be running the "Road Runner" or the next generation super computer "Sequoia" if it was crap would it?



The report from Forbes http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/02/ibm-sup鈥?/a>What is the advantage of the Unix/Linux system compared to other operating systems?
Linux/Unix is open-source, available at no cost, has an extremely stable kernel, and scales nicely (to bigger or smaller requirements).



Windows (any) and OS X cannot meet any of the above.



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Open-source: Means if you need to modify something, your programmers can glance at the source code and make changes as necessary. (You'll rarely need this, but it's nice to know.) Also, your programmers can look at the source code to check for bugs/errors/malicious code.



Free!: Free as in 'free beer'



Stable Kernel: Good luck crashing it. No, really. Go ahead and try.



Scales nicely: Linux can easily be ported to a multi-motherboard monster server; or can easily be scaled down to a tiny 12mhz microcontroller (in a robot, or an mp3 player for example).



Also, ask some sysadmins when was the last time they had to reset their Windows server. They'll say something like "last Tuesday." Ask the sysadmins when they last had to reset the Linux server, they'll say "I think it was 1992."
No advantage. Linux can only immitate windows. 95% of programs are made to run on Windows, people only use Linux to try and look smart.What is the advantage of the Unix/Linux system compared to other operating systems?
I can tell you that most probably NASA use VMS system daily.



Unix is more stable than Windows, VMS is even more stable.
open source. no viruses mega small system but used by major companies accepts all open source software and i believe only about 500 Mb of space loss on hdd
All is explained here WHY LINUX IS BETTER

http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/



LUg.
I have It and I hate it...The only advantage Is that It was free when My OS got wiped off my hard drive somehow....(I didnt do it)
open sorce..do more **** like change you computer completaly
None Microsoft is the best pro O/S
Its free to install