Linux Advantages

Low cost: Linux is free, and open source, you don't have to pay it. You can download, burn , use it freely. You don't need spend time and money to obtain licence since Linux and much of its software come with the GNU General Public License. Once linux installed on your computer, you are freely to use open source softwares that included on your linux.

Stability: Linux is quite stable because it uses small resources. You don't need to have big memory and large hard disk to run your linux. It can be install on new and old computer. You also don't need defrag your hard disk periodically like windows operating system.

Choice: The large number of Linux distributions gives you a choice. Each distribution is developed and supported by a different organization. You can pick the one you like best; the core functionalities are the same; most software runs on most distributions.
Fast and easy installation.

Full use of hard disk: Linux continues work well even when the hard disk is almost full.
Multitasking: Linux is designed to do many things at the same time; e.g., a large printing job in the background won’t slow down your other work.

Security: Linux derive form UNIX, so it's not only free from virus, spyware and malware, but flexible file access permission systems prevent access by unwanted visitors or viruses.

Open Source: Most Linux applications are Open Source. You can download, use and share linux with your friends, family, school or business for absolutely nothing. You also free to modify linux source code and make new linux distro.