Introduction of Linux

What is Linux?

Just like Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Mac OS X, Linux is an operating system. An operating system is software that manages all of the hardware resources associated with your desktop or laptop. To put it simply – the operating system manages the communication between your software and your hardware. Without the operating system (often referred to as the “OS”), the software wouldn’t function.

Why Linux?

Linux has today become user-friendly enough to replace Windows on desktops. It is being used by hundreds of thousands of people across the globe. Here are the eleven most important reasons why.

1. Open Source Nature
2. Secure
3. Can Revive Older Computers
4. Perfect for Programmers
5. Software Updates
6. Customization
7. Variety Of Distributions
8. Free to Use
9. Better Community Support
10. Reliability
11. Privacy

Linux Shell or “Terminal”

Shell is a program that receives commands from the user and gives it to the OS to process, and it shows the output. Linux’s shell is its main part. Its distros come in GUI (graphical user interface), but basically, Linux has a CLI (command line interface).