Kernel Comparison: Linux (2.6.28) versus Windows (Vista SP1)
Device
Device Limits
Device (limits) |
Linux |
Windows |
Block device limit 32bit (, #60) |
16TB |
16TB |
Block device limit 64bit (, #60) |
8EB |
256TB |
Major/minor numbers |
4k/1M |
- |
Partitioning / Management
Partitioning / Management |
Linux |
Windows |
flash partitioning/management |
Y |
N |
Encrypted Volume
Encrypted Volume |
Linux |
Windows |
encrypted volume |
Y |
Y |
Encrypted Volume (methods) |
BitLocker - OS volume |
N |
N (Starter, Basic, Premium, Business)
Y (Ultimate, Enterprise)
|
BitLocker - data volume |
N |
N |
dm-crypt |
Y |
N |
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