LINUX INTRO. & FEATURES

LINUX INTRODUCTION & FEATURES
Linus Benedict Torvalds was a second year student of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki.
Linux Torvalds wanted to create a Free/Open Source OS.
In 1991 he created the kernel(main part of OS) for Linux.
Then he called several volunteer programmers across the world to participate in developing a free OS like Linux.
Earlier he was using MINIX which has limitations.
So he decided to devolope linux for enterprise/home users.
Linux Features
1.Linux is free/open source(source codes are freely available).
2.Linux doesn’t require high end machines to start with.
3.Linux can be installed on 80286(first computer series).
4.Linux is Multitasking/Multiuser OS.
5.Linux is more secure than windows.
6.Linux is more stable and reliable.
7.Linux doesn’t cost too much.(support isn’t free).
8.Now Linux support various software like windows and coming with GUI features.
9.Free to modify
10.fee to Distribute
11.Free to sell
12.Virus free operating system
13.Support large virtual memory.
14.Provide stable kernel to manage applications.
15.Provide advance security system features.

~ by gurjotsingh52 on November 1, 2009.