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Preceded by Basic Terminal (CLI) Windows 7.
Price Linux can be freely distributed, downloaded freely, distributed through magazines, Books etc. There are priced versions for Linux also, but they are normally cheaper than Windows. Support is available for a price and depends on distros. Standard version: $119.99USD. Pro version: $199.99. Student version: $69.99.
Update method Many Windows Update, Windows Store
Gaming Very few games available natively. Some games can be played through Wine; a compatibility layer, but often not all features are available. All the latest video games released for PCs will run on a Windows 8 system with modern hardware.

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