Linux (pronounced Lih-nucks), what is that?
Did you ever heard Windows XP? Windows Vista? Windows 7? Or even the latest one, Windows 8? Or something else, Macintosh? Mac OS? Those of you with smart-phones, which are themselves miniature computers, are probably interacting daily with the iOS or Android, the operating system on Samsung Galaxy series, Sony Xperia series, etc. We are pretty sure, Peoples in this world (who used a computer or smartphone) ever heard about operating system that runs on many electronic devices.
So, What is Linux? Yeah, you are right. Linux is an Operating System, just like Windows 8 or Mac OS. It is, however, different from other operating systems in terms of both its capabilities and its heritage. Linux was not created by a corporation or by some corporate wannabe out to make money. You will need some money to buy Windows Operating System, while you can get a Linux distribution for absolutely free.
So, What is Linux? Yeah, you are right. Linux is an Operating System, just like Windows 8 or Mac OS. It is, however, different from other operating systems in terms of both its capabilities and its heritage. Linux was not created by a corporation or by some corporate wannabe out to make money. You will need some money to buy Windows Operating System, while you can get a Linux distribution for absolutely free.
Linux is a UNIX-like operating system, that runs on many different computers. Although many people might refer to Linux as the operating system and included, but actually Linux is the operating system kernel, which comes with a distribution of software.
