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As most internet users are aware Windows is the most used operating system, but Linux is slowly and steadily increasing. It also seems as though Matt Cutts from Google seems threatened by Microsoft’s new search engine Bing.

I recently partitioned my hard drive so that on start up you can login either in Windows or Linux. The reason why I wanted to do this is so that I can run most of my programs in which use passwords and are more vulnerable for attacks on Linux, as linux is known to be pretty hacker safe.

Using FTP on Linux is also a very good idea, as there are loads of password sniffer tools out there on the market that can get into your Windows and if they are smart enough can really do some damage to not only your computer but also your sites and servers.

I recently had an iframe injected into around 100 sites of mine over 4 dedicated servers. Even though im certain 2 of the other servers were not hacked as a result of the vulnerability of my system, I am still taking all precautions necessary.

One think I like about Linux is instead of downloading files from the internet and installing manually as you would on Windows. Linux allows you to run commands and install using their terminal. It’s really handy. I also the Linux system with the Ubuntu theme . The Ubuntu theme reminds me of the simplicity and layout of the Mac. Really nice layout and easy to use.

One thing that I cannot except though with Linux and tend to rely on Windows is using Dreamweaver. For most developers not being able to use Dreamweaver is like not being able to drive a car. So for the most part I am still using Windows and will continue to do so until Ubuntu makes it a bit easy on us developers. One thing I am impressed though is when I recently installed Windows 7.

The Windows 7 interface is really sweet! It’s quick and very futuristic, I must say it has a touch of Vista, but without all the complicated navigation runs nothing like it and perform really well and if you ask me is just like XP but more sleek and  sexy. I know Windows 7 was giving away free download trials for 1 year up until a month or so ago, but are still offering 90 day trial’s. Here is also the Ubuntu download best of all it’s free. Give both a go and let me know how you experience these, and which one you find better!