

Windows 10 tries to emulate the centralized software center with the Microsoft Store, but users have largely rejected it. The Linux approach is arguably safer, as Windows users can easily be tricked into downloading malware. With Linux-based operating systems, however, programs are typically installed through a centralized app center or through the terminal. With Microsoft's operating system, you search the web for the software you want, download it, and install it.


One of the most frustrating things for Windows users that switch to Linux is learning to install software.
