Things Linux Can Do That Windows Still Can't

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Linux offers a live USB/session feature, allowing users to run the OS without installation, a feature not officially supported by Windows.
Customization of the login screen is vastly more flexible on Linux, including changing wallpapers, layouts, and even the login manager itself.
Linux users can change their desktop environment or window manager, offering a level of customization not possible on Windows without unsupported third-party tools.
Linux can be used without a graphical user interface (GUI), providing flexibility for minimal or headless setups, unlike Windows which is heavily GUI-dependent.
Linux's portability allows it to run on a wide range of hardware, from supercomputers to IoT devices, a flexibility unmatched by Windows.
Linux installations can be moved between systems easily, a process that is cumbersome or impossible with Windows due to licensing and hardware restrictions.
Linux users can customize or swap their kernel for better performance or hardware support, a feature not available to Windows users.
During installation, Linux offers a choice of filesystems, whereas Windows is limited to NTFS for the system partition.
Linux can revive older hardware, with distributions specifically designed for low-resource systems, unlike Windows which often drops support for older hardware.
Linux allows users to swap parts of their system stack, such as the init system or audio system, offering customization not possible on Windows.

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