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There are many differences between Windows NT and Linux. Skipping over the obvious ones ( Windows NT is made by Microsoft, Linux has a higher server market share, etc...), probably the most interesting difference is how security is structured.
Linux's basic security / permissions structure is modeled after that of older Unices. Different users are assigned different privileges, and a single "root" user can do anything. Windows NT has no "root" user, and no single account has absolute power. In theory, this makes NT more secure, since more accounts would have to be compromised to gain control of the system. In practice, a single "Administrator" account is all that is usually needed to hijack an NT system, and many Linux distributions disable the root account by default.
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What is the difference between Windows NT and Windows NT?
Absolutely nothing.
Difference between windows 98 and windows NT?
98 is a hybrid 16/32bit utilizing OS, as where NT is full 32bit. - Alex C
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What are the similarities between windows 98 and NT?
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What is the name of kernel in Unix Linux and Windows Vista?
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What is the difference between Windows 2000 and Windows NT?
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The difference between window 95982000 and xp?
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Which Windows operating system does not support plug and play?
Windows 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, NT 3.1, NT 3.5, NT 3.51, and Windows NT 4.Windows 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, NT 3.1, NT 3.5, NT 3.51, and Windows NT 4.
What is the difference between windows 98 GUI and windows NT GUI?
The GUI of Windows NT 3.1 to 3.51 is virtually identical to that of Windows 3.1. They use a Program Manager, rather than a Start menu and taskbar. Windows NT 4's GUI is similar to that of Windows 95. However, it lacks some facilities like the Device Manager (since NT 4 is not truly Plug 'n' Play). Unlike Windows 98, Internet Explorer is not integrated into the shell, although it is optionally available.
What are some differences between Microsoft Windows and Windows NT?
Windows NT is part of the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems. Microsoft Windows is used to describe Microsoft's flagship OS in general while Windows NT is an outdated OS that used to run on workstations and servers. Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7 are all based upon Windows NT.
Which operating systems can use NTFS?
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