Linux is an Operating system just like windows, Mac, UNIX, IOS, Android. Linux is one of popular version of UNIX operating System. It is open source as its source code is freely available. Open source software is software that is distributed with its source code, making it available for use, modification, and distribution with its original rights. Anyone can use it in free. Its source code is available for all users. Linux is one such open source software whose source code is freely available on the internet.
Linux is one of the most popular operating system used in the world due to its speed, security, performance, light weight, stability and free availability.
Linux is used in mobile Phones, smart TV, Smart watches, gaming console, even LINUX is used in vehicles.
LINUX was initially released by Linus Torvalds on September 17, 1991. The developers of the Free Open Source Foundation also helped Linus Torvalds
in making Linux. When Torvalds developed Linux, he was a student at the University of Helsinki. At that time Torvalds developed Linux for his computer, in fact he wanted to buy Unix 386 Intel computer, but his financial condition was not so good that he could buy this computer. The License of Linux is open source, so Linux is freely available for anyone. But still the trademark of the name "Linux" goes to its creator, Linus Torvalds. The source
code of the Linux OS is copyrighted by many individual authors, so it is collectively placed under the GPLv2 license, which includes everyone's consent.
Features of Linux Operating System:-
1. Open Source: The main advantage of Linux, is it is an open-source operating system. This means the source code is easily available for everyone and any user can use Linux operating system for free without license.
2. Free: Another important features of Linux is that it is free to use. This makes it available to everyone, regardless of financial limitations.
3. Security: Linux is well-known for its security features. Linux is free from various Virus attacks like Spyware, Trojan, Adware etc. Linux is more secure than any other operating system.
4.Light weight infrastructure:- Linux is a lightweight operating system that does not require a lot of system resources to run. It requires only 4GB to 8GB of hard disk space to install.
5. Multi-User & Multiprogramming OS : Linux is a multiuser system means multiple users can access system resources like memory, ram, application programs at same time. It is also a multi programming system means multiple applications can run at same time.
6.Stability :- It provides high stability. It rarely slows down or freezes and there is no need to reboot it after a short time.
7. Graphical User Interface : LINUX is command-line interface OS. But it also provides interactive graphical user interface like windows.
8. Performance :- The performance of the Linux system is much higher than other operating systems.
9. Portable :- Linux is designed to be highly portable and can run on a wide range of hardware, including desktop computers,servers, supercomputers, and embedded devices.
10. Software Update :- The software updates in Linux are easy and frequent.
11. Compatibility :- Linux is highly compatible with a wide range of hardware and applications. This implies that users may run Linux on nearly any device.
12. Community support:- Linux has a wide and active user and developer
community that is always ready to assist others. This community offers
assistance through forums, email lists, and other online tools.
13. Flexibility:- Linux is a flexible operating system that may be used for a variety of tasks.
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