A Comparative Look at Windows 11 and Kubuntu
The video compares key features between Windows 11 and Kubuntu, a Linux distribution, highlighting their similarities and differences in file management, performance, taskbar design, and software installation.
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File Management
📁 The default file manager in Windows 11 is File Explorer, with a classic design and customizable features.
🐬 The file manager in Kubuntu is called Dolphin, offering a simple and lightweight experience with the option to add or remove file operation buttons.
📊 Both operating systems allow for viewing files as icons, lists, or lists with descriptions, but Kubuntu offers a slider for freely customizing icon size.
Performance
🔍 The video tests performance by creating 1,000 files on both operating systems, finding that Kubuntu moves folders instantly, while Windows sometimes requires waiting for a loading popup to finish.
📈 The test highlights differences in file system performance between the two operating systems.
Taskbar and Panel
🖥️ The Windows taskbar is minimalistic, with limited features that can be added, while the Kubuntu panel has a similar layout to older Windows taskbar designs.
📈 The Kubuntu panel allows for moving items like date and time, resizing the panel, and adding widgets for extra features.
🎨 Both operating systems offer customization options, with Kubuntu having a wide range of themes available.
Software Installation
🛍️ The Windows Store offers a vast catalog of apps, games, and movies, while the Kubuntu Software Center (Discover) features open-source software from verified repositories.
📦 On Windows, programs are often downloaded as exe files from the internet, while on Linux, it's recommended to use the Software Center or terminal for installation.
🔍 The terminal can be intimidating, but installing software with it is relatively simple using package managers like sudo.