Linux
Linux is an open-source operating system modeled after Unix and built around the Linux kernel. Created by a Finlander named Linus Torvalds. It's widely used in a variety of devices and environments, from personal computers and servers to embedded systems and even smartphones (like Android). Here are some key points...
Open Source: Linux is free to use, modify, and distribute. This makes it incredibly flexible and customizable.
Security: Known for its robust security architecture, it's popular among users who prioritize security.
Performance: Linux is efficient and capable of running on older hardware with minimal resources.
Community: Linux has an active community that contributes to its continuous development and support.
Almost all websites on the Internet are hosted on Linux servers. Android is a Google Linux variant and is used in many devices.
Some popular versions (called distributions) of the Linux operating system are Ubuntu (huge userbase and great support), Mint (excellent for older hardware) and Debian (more geared toward servers and the technically savvy).
The Linux mascot is Tux the penguin.
