What is Linux? History of Linux

Linux:

Today in this article we shall see about LINUX. Linux is an Operating System. That is it, it is a an Operating System (OS) which is similar to Windows and Macintosh which we use in our day today life. Then the next question which you will put out is 

“What is an Operating System?”

An Operating System is a software which binds together the multiple hardware components and make them work in a sync. An OS is like a soul of a Computer.

Eg: The ingredients in right proportion mixed together will not make a perfect Biriyani, it has to cooked in the right method and right timing to make it a better tasting one. 

History of Linux:

Linus Torvad : Linux

Linux was originally compiled in 1991 by Linus Torvald, when he was an student at University of Helsiniki. Linus Torvald took the core of the UNIX operating system and built the Linux kernel around it. During the initial phase of Linux the kernel was more efficient, but it lacked the basic software which are required to run as a standalone operating system. Linus Torvald combined with various software developers combine together and developed the software which are required for day to day activity and made it commercially available.

Why to use Linux?

Unlike Windows and Macintosh, Linux is not a proprietary software. Proprietary means it belong to a specific company. Most Linux distribution are available for free. Linux is not only free, it is open source too. We could also get the source code of the Linux operating system and we could modify it to our own liking and we could redistribute under your own flavor of Linux distribution.

Linux is more stable and most common viruses will not affect Linux much unlike Windows. Since Linux is lightweight, it will run effortlessly even in a decade old computer.

Where is it used?

Linux is everywhere and it is used in Smartphones, Smart TV, Set-top Box etc.. Not only there, it is used in fields which also requires high computational capabilities such as Web Servers, High Speed Satellite Communications, High Volatile Stock Exchange Servers and so on.