Windows 10 and Linux: 5 fundamental differences; 16 technical Alexa skills IT pros should know

5 fundamental differences between Windows 10 and Linux

Microsoft has tried to forge a closer relationship with all things open source these days, but the Windows 10 and Linux OSes are still very different. Here are five fundamental differences between these two platforms.

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