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Linux Computer Operating System

LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM        Linux (pronounced lɪnəks or / lɪnʊks /) is the name given to the operating system of a Unix-type computer. Linux is one example of the results of free software development and major open source. Like other free and open source software in general, Linux source code can be modified, used and played back by. The name "Linux" comes from its kernel name (Linux kernel), created in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. The system, system equipment and libraries are common from the GNU operating system, published in 1983 by Richard Stallman. GNU contributions are the basis of the GNU / Linux alternative name. Linux has long been known for use on servers, and is supported by renowned computer companies such as Dell, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Novell, Oracle Corporation, Red Hat and Sun Microsystems. Linux is used as an operating system on a wide variety of computer hardware, including desktop computers, supercomputers, and embedded systems such as el...