1.Full access vs. no access
2.Licensing freedom vs. licensing restrictions
3. Online peer support vs. paid help-desk support
4. Full vs. partial hardware support
5.Command line vs. no command line
6.Centralized vs. noncentralized application installation
7.Flexibility vs. rigidity
8. Automated vs. nonautomated removable media
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-fundamental-differences-between-linux-and-windows/406