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     In the third world country such as the Philippines, Windows OS is generally used Operating System (OS). The Linux OS is unkown to most of us, specially those who are not computer literate. These two operating systems had been compared since the birth of Linux.

     Windows OS had been dominating the OS up to 1990s, but since the birth of Linux OS comparison of the two operating system became a common topic among computer enthusiasts. In 2003 a study conducted concluded that Linux is nearly equal to Windows XP.

     Honestly, I have no idea what is Linux, I am common with the Windows OS specially Windows XP. According to the Websites I use for preferrence, Windows is the prominent operating system under the Proprietary software licenceswhile Linux is the most prominent operating system under Free Software licences. The two operating systems compete for user base in the personal computer market as well as the server market. Both operating systems are used in government offices, schools, business offices, homes, supercomputers, intranet and internet servers, and more.

     In terms of cost, Linux is the winner against Windows. It is because Linux is a freeware while users must buy a registered Windows OS so as to use it legally.

     In community and support, there are many paid local Windows techs. Fewer for Linux. Massive free community support for Linux.

     For servers Linux has experienced rapid growth in the past few years. In the web server market, Linux owns a high percentage of usage (around 50%), taking into account statistics about web servers, in which Apache (used in Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD) is the leading web server software. Netcraft reported in September 2006 that eight of the ten most reliable internet hosting companies run Linux on their web servers.

     For workstations, Linux is the predominant operating system for use in supercomputing, with over 75% of the top 500 published supercomputers using Linux, against no entries listed that specifically use Windows.
    

     We cannot forsee the future, but as we go on with our lives there will be changes or instances that will  lead us to expectations of what is tommorow.

     The future depends on what we do today. Philipines 20 years from now may still be the Philippines we know today, if yhe people will not stand as one for the progress of the country.
 

     Look at the man who likes to have his own way. His soul is never at peace. He is always discontented,this is not right, that is not as it should be. But the man who is entirely given over to the will of God can pray with a pure mind, his soul loves the Lord, and he finds everything pleasant and agreeable.

      The man who is discontent with his lot and murmurs against his fate, or against those who cause him offence, should realize that his spirit is in a state of pride, which has taken from him his sense of gratitude towards God.
 

      Now a days OFW, Overseas Filipino Workers are rampant. 

      The unstable economic and political situation in the Philippines is one of the major causes why most educated and highly skilled Filipinos prefer to work abroad. Filipino workers could not see any hope from their leaders to achieve prosperity for the country…Most of our leaders in the Philippines are not serious in dealing with the country’s economic development and growth. They are spending more time on arguments, debates and opposing each other’s proposed ideas and projects rather than taking action on the current problems of the country.

     We all know that Philippines is such a rich nation, from natural resources to human resources, but this golden opportunity is not well handled by most of the Philippine leaders and government officers. They are not considering the effects of "brain drain" that the country is facing at this time.

      Poor Benefits - A foreign-based company can give benefits to employees such as housing, food allowance, medical or health care, dental care, paid leave, or even educational benefits for children but in Philippines, it is very rare to be employed and get most of these benefits. Although local companies in the Philippines can afford to pay their workers, most of these companies would not invest more or do not bother to give additional benefits for their workers. Since it is hard to live in the Philippines without a job, the poor Filipino workers will accept whatever these companies are offering. It is like putting the workers in a “take it or leave it” situation which I think is taking advantage of the workers. And also  because of low salary rate.

     Living their families to work abroad such a sacrifice for them. We commend  them for their sacrifices.