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Difference Between DOS and Linux
Difference Between DOS and Linux
It is monouser (no concept of more than one UNIX are multiuser (with
2. user) multiple simultaneous users);
It uses Unix File System (UFS) that It uses File Allocation System
comprises STD.ERR and STD.IO (FAT32) and New technology
4. File System file systems. file system (NTFS).
Key
Linux Unix
Differences
Everyone. From home users to developers and The UNIX can be used in internet
User
computer enthusiasts alike. servers, workstations, and PCs.
Linux has had about 60-100 viruses listed to date There are between 80 to 120
Viruses
which are currently not spreading. viruses reported till date in Unix.
Different Versions of Linux are Redhat, Ubuntu, Different Versions of Unix are HP-
Versions
OpenSuse, etc. UX, AIS, BSD, etc.
Supported file The Filesystems supported by file type like xfs, The Filesystems supported by file
type nfs, cramfsm ext 1 to 4, ufs, devpts, NTFS. types are zfs, hfx, GPS, xfs, vxfs.
Portability Linux is portable and is booted from a USB Stick Unix is not portable