LINUX

 Linux is an open-source operating system. it is like window, Mac, Android etc. which was created in 1990's by Finnish Software Engineer Linus Torvalds. Linux is an OS develop for computers, servers, mainframe, mobile devices etc. it interacts between hardware and system resources. Unix is also an operating system. Most of the Unix and Linux commands are similar in nature. In Linux operating system filename is case-sensitive and it is widely used in hacking purpose based system.


Features Of Linux    

  • Free Operating system
  • open source
  • Operating system
  • portability
  • Graphical user Interface (GUI) support
  • Multi-user support
  • multi-task support
  1. t is an open-source operating system, so the Source code is easily available for everyone and anyone with programming knowledge modify.
  2. it is a multiprogramming operating system in which multiple applications can execute at a sometime.
  3. Single users doing multiple tasks.
  4. The Linux operating system provides strong. security through end-to-end encryption. 
Advantage Of Linux
  • High Secure
  • Stable
  • free and open source
  • Easy to use
  • High performance
  • privacy friendly
  • Easily install software
  • GUI (Graphical User Interface) support
  • Securiy
  1. Linux is more secure than other operating system. The software updates in linux are easy and frequent.
  2. it maintains the privacy of the user.
  3. it is nethwork friendly.
  4. The flexibility of linux is high.
  5. it is fast and easy to install from the web.
  6. it pronide high stability.
  7. Linux is freely available on the internet.
Disadvantages Of Linux
  1. Hard learning curve
  2. limited marker share
  3. Difficult to troubleshoot
  4. software compatibility
  5. Hardware  Compatibility
  6. Poor support for games
  7. Lack of technical support.
Some linux distributions of Linux are
  • Ubuntu
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Arch Linux
  • fedora
  • Debian
  • CentOS
  • Linux mint
  1. Ubuntu: Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions. It is a Linux based operating system and designed for smartphones and network server. it is user friendly and has a large community. Easy to install ubuntu from internet. The desktop version of ubuntu supports all the normal software on windows such as Firefox, chrome etc.


2.  Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL): Red Hat Enterprise Linux is commercial Linux distribution. it is known for its stability, security and performance making it a Popular choice for business. Red Hat Enterprise Linux developed by Red Hat. 






3. Arch Linux: Arch Linux is an operating system. It follows a rolling release model. Arch Linux is knowns for its simplicity and rolling release model. User can full control over their system. Arch uses the "Pacman" package which is designed to fast and efficient. 







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