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Windows 7 vs. openSUSE Leap

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricWindows 7

by Microsoft

openSUSE Leap

by SUSE

Overall rating4.24.3
Review count90936
Ease of use9.38.4
Ease of setup9.28.7
Quality of support8.28.0
Meets requirements9.19.2
NPS43.7548.571429
Small Business35.3%40.0%
Mid-Market33.2%31.4%
Enterprise31.5%28.6%
Total page views1,357196
Total LLM citations1,475320

Windows 7

Windows 7, released by Microsoft in October 2009, is a desktop operating system designed to enhance user experience and system performance. Building upon its predecessor, Windows Vista, it introduced a more intuitive interface and improved functionality, catering to both home and business users. Key Features and Functionality: - Redesigned Taskbar: The new taskbar allows users to pin applications for quick access and provides live previews of open windows, streamlining navigation.

Pros

  • User-Friendly
  • Ease of Use
  • Speed/Performance
  • User Interface
  • Stability
  • Reliability

openSUSE Leap

The openSUSE Project is a worldwide effort that promotes the use of free and open source software wherever possible, and well known for its GNU/Linux based operating systems. openSUSE Leap is the keystone community distribution that offers unmatched choice by being binary-compatible with the commercially-available SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE). openSUSE Leap combines SLE quality with the amazing ecosystem of openSUSE, which offers thousands of additional community-maintained software packages.

Pros

  • Speed/Performance
  • Ease of Use
  • Lightweight Size
  • Easy Installation
  • Free/No Cost
  • Easy Setup