Operating System Showdown - Ubuntu Vs. Vista

The Names

* Ubuntu - It’s an African word that means “Humanity for others.” Embraces the spirit of the open source movement, but it’s a bit corny.
* Vista - It’s what you would see looking through your Windows (or outside if you weren’t wasting time on your computer). Clever.

Vista

Vista 1 - Ubunta 0

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Domain Names

* Ubuntu.com - Lands you at the home page for the Ubuntu distribution. Choosing a name like Ubuntu means the domain will be available.
* Vista.com - Takes you to the page for a company that provides “online services for businesses.” That’s what you get for choosing a common word as product name.

Ubuntu Logo

Ubuntu 1 - Vista 1

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Vowel-to-Consonant Ratio

* UbuntuUbuntu - 50%
* Vista - 66%

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Ubuntu 2 - Vista 1

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Google Fights

The best two out of three wins…

* Vista has every driver you will ever need - 1,110,000 results
* Ubuntu has every driver you will ever need - 554,000 results

For driver support Vista is the clear winner.

* Vista is Rubbish - 800,000
* Ubuntu is Rubbish - 208,000

* I’m in your Vista killing your processes - 958,000
* I’m in your Ubuntu killing your processes - 254,000

Ubuntu triumphs in security.
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Ubuntu 3 - Vista 1

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Ice Cream Flavor

If the only two flavors left at Ben and Jerry’s were Ubuntu or Vista, which would you eat?

* VistaUbuntu - With that name, the brown chunks might be zebra droppings. Might not be the best choice.
* Vista - It’s green and minty fresh. If you can get over the grass clippings, you’ll enjoy it.

Vista Logo

Vista 2 - Ubuntu 3

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Completely Made Up Category

Which operating system needed a completely made up category to give it a victory, so the competition appeared fairer?

* Advantage: Vista
* Virtual Coin Flip - Best of 11

The virtual coin flipper was used at random.org. I chose the Swiss Franc 1 to maintain neutrality.

* UbuntuUbuntu - Heads
* Vista - Tails

Results: H-T-T-H-T-H-T-H-H-T-H
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Ubuntu 4 - Vista 2

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Conclusions
Ubuntu is the Winner!
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Ubuntu beats Vista by a score of 4-2. It looks like Microsoft’s perch at the top might be coming to an end. Ubuntu wins our Technical Award of Excellence.



Source: http://www.bbspot.com/News/2007/04/ubuntu-vs-vista.html