difference between linux , windows and solaris

[bilal_jan]

hello everyone
i wanna know that what is basic difference between Linux , Windows and Solaris
thanks

[oz]

Check this wiki page for information on computer operating systems.

It covers the history of operating systems and goes into some of the main differences in various OS's.

[bilal_jan]

oh k...that link was really cool
but its too exhaustive
can u please tell me some common differencees between each of these os.

[techieMoe]

oh k...that link was really cool
can u please tell me one difference between each of these os.

This sounds like a homework assignment.

[Spyros]

Why don't you simply download a LiveCD to try Linux for yourself?

There's no reason to decide your move based on others' opinions, so asking what's the difference won't get you anywhere. Except, if you're asking out of curiosity.

[bilal_jan]

in linux everything is file or process wh is not the case in windows.
i was just wondering how different linux is from solaris.
if u can tell me just one basic difference b/w linux and solaris then it will add to my knowledge else thanks for reading

[Scott Swinyard]

The file directory structure in Linux is different. Your little space within it where you spend most of your time everyday is tucked away into it differently. The menus are arranged differently than Windows' of course. You will need to enter an administrator password that is other than your own personal users password that you will know if you are the one who installs the system now and then when you want to do something to the system such as changing a firewall setting for example as opposed to deciding what player you want to open an mp3 with for example. There can be more than one user all of whom will have there own personal passwords because it is a multi user system.

There are a lot of little subtleties that all go together to make a totally different system that really is the same as a Windows system in other ways because it has a desktop, windows, icons, taskbar (panel) that are too numerous to describe.

Solaris I believe is similar to Linux, however again, I believe the file directory structure is laid out somewhat differently.

The best way to find out ahead of time as the other posters have mentioned is to download a live cd and run the program from there. Both Solaris and many Linux distributions (if not all the major ones?) have live cds available.

If you do, you might want to check and see whether the one you choose is running Kde or Gnome as they are different desktop experiences.

I hope this helps answer the question you were asking.

[bilal_jan]

thanks alot scott swinyard for your reply.
thanks