Linux is an open source operating system made up of the kernel, the base component of the OS, and the tools, applications, and services bundled with it. In this article, we explore what Linux is and some of the attributes and components associated with the Linux operating system. Looking to get started in Linux ? Develop a good working knowledge of Linux using both the graphical interface and command line across the major Linux distribution families with The Linux Foundation’s Intro to Linux online course. Enroll for free here. (Este curso también está disponible en español. Haga clic aquí para Introducción a Linux .) From smartphones … Linux is the best-known and most-used open source operating system. As an operating system, Linux is software that sits underneath all of the other software on a computer, receiving requests from those programs and relaying these requests to the computer’s hardware. How does Linux differ from other operating systems? In many ways, Linux is similar to other operating systems you may have used before, such as Windows, macOS (formerly OS X), or iOS. Like other operating systems, Linux has a ...
