Why can ubuntu accept most drivers?

[lovevn]

Although I have used Ubuntu for over 1 year, but now I still have a question:
Why can Ubuntu and other Linux distros accept most drivers but Windows can't? This is very good and comfortable every time I need to reinstall my OS.
Who can explain for me?

[PowerBarry43]

Hi

My understanding is that Windows steramlines it's kernel during installation and setup so that it can only run on your machine whereas linux holds all generic drivers etc in its kernel all the time. This is why ubuntu can be installed on an external hard drive and booted from most machines and Windows will only every really work on the machine it was first installed on. (unless you use sysprep)

Hope this helps!

Barry

[ifgodknows]

I think it's a stupid Authorize problem。if Micorosoft want to contain drivers in it's OS,he must pay money to the hardware vendors，this is why I love linux and why hate windows

[lovevn]

Hi

My understanding is that Windows steramlines it's kernel during installation and setup so that it can only run on your machine whereas linux holds all generic drivers etc in its kernel all the time. This is why ubuntu can be installed on an external hard drive and booted from most machines and Windows will only every really work on the machine it was first installed on. (unless you use sysprep)

Hope this helps!

Barry

Thank you so much. But now I'm using both of them. Each OS has its advantages and disadvantages.