The server system mainly has Linux and Windows systems. You may be familiar with windows systems. Although Windows server systems, such as windows2008 and windows2003, are similar to the windowsxp system we use, most of them are strangers to the Linux system. Next, this article will share with you what Linux is and the difference between Linux and Windows. First of all, what do we introduce under Linux? Linux is a free and open source Unix-like operating system that is currently widely used in servers and other mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and more. Simply put, Linux is a free-to-use and freely distributed Unix-like operating system. It is because the initial program of this system is open source, so everyone who knows programming can develop on the basis of it, thus issuing many versions of Linux system, Linux can be installed in various computer hardware devices, from mobile phones. Tablets, routers, and video game consoles, to desktops, mainframes, and supercomputers. Because of their strong post-development capabilities, different versions of Linux are available in all areas, but they are all used. According to the Linux kernel, the top ten supercomputers that are the fastest in the world use Linux-based systems. For our general computer enthusiasts, it is only necessary to understand that Linux is the general name of many Linux-based kernel systems. It is the most popular free open source system in the world, and it is widely used in servers, mobile phones and tablets. The birth, development, and growth of the Linux operating system have always relied on five important pillars: the UNIX operating system, the MINIX operating system, the GNU project, the POSIX standard, and the Internet network. Finally, we will introduce the difference between Linux and Windows server system. 1 Openness is different. In the current server field, the most common ones are Linux server system and Windows server system. There are many differences between the two. The biggest difference lies in Linux. The system is an open source system that allows anyone to modify the program for editing, while the Windows server system is not an open source operating system, protected by Microsoft copyright, limited to Microsoft internal development and modification, etc., because of this, the Windows server system is far in the application field. Not as good as an open Linux system. 2 different prices Linux operating system is open source system, generally free, even after the development of a new version of the Linux system, because the core is free, so the price is lower than the Windows server system. The Windows system is not an open source operating system, so the price is much more expensive than the Linux system. Depending on the type of operating system you decide to use, it can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. Windows 2003 server system therefore has a unique advantage in terms of openness and number of versions and system stability and price. However, it should be pointed out that if the server application requires .Net technology, then only the Windows server system is used. Support for NET technology is a very meaningful Windows server technology that can only be supported by the Windows operating system. Linux systems do not support this technology, so in a few occasions you need to use the net technology, only for Windows server systems. What is the difference between Linux and the Linux system? We introduced it here. In short, the Linux system is a very mature open source system with many developers all over the world, so it is more extensive in terms of stability and application. Choosing between Linux and Windows operating system is indeed a matter of personal preference. For general computer enthusiasts, you only need to know. If you want to know more, it is recommended to check the related books.