How does linux differ from windows and mac?

I just got my linux OS to work and was just wondering how the files are different. I have a lot of experience with both mac and windows but none with linux. If I bought windows software will it install on a linux OS? What about mac software? Just kind of wondering what will and wont work with linux.





Thanks in advance

How does linux differ from windows and mac?
the files aren't really different.. it's based on unix.. so yer its bound to be good ;-)





and remember OS-x is based on BSD





as for installing linux.. it has become a lot easier than when i started, when it used to be on 80 floppy discs.. there is LOADS of help regarding it on the web, even for new people.





The main thing about Linux i would say is stick to major brands of hardware, as they are supported and check the hardware compatibility list to make sure.








as for running windows software, there is a thing called WINE..





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_v...





might be an interesting read..





as for running OS-x software etc on a NIX machine.hmm never tried..





thing is theres a wealth of decent free software for linux/kde etc which are pretty good.





main reason i keep windows is that the programs I use for music are windows/os-x only..
Reply:Hmm well, if you're truly talking about Linux, you could either be using the old-fashioned command line execution or these days you could be using a graphical desktop (like Windows or Mac).





From what I understand, Linux requires that all software is Linux-compatible, meaning most software you had that worked with Windows and Mac respectively won't work on Linux.
Reply:linux is crap!


windows is the best