What is Linux?
Linux
It is a multi-user, multi-tasking, multi-CPU open source and free operating system. Its stability, security, and multi-concurrency processing capabilities have been recognized by the industry.
Linux founder and mascot
- The Linux kernel was originally written as a hobby by Finnish Linus Torvalds while he was a student at the University of Helsinki. (ps: He is also the creator of git)
- The Linux mascot is Tux
Advantages of Linux
- free
- Open source
- reliable
- Safety
- Stablize
- Support multiple platforms
Linux application areas
Server field
Linux is widely used in the server field, and its free, efficient, and stable features are well reflected.
Embedded field
LInux runs stably, has good network support, and can be tailored according to software. The minimum kernel can reach several hundred KB. In recent years, its application in smart hardware, mobile phones, digital TVs, PDAs, etc. has been greatly improved. In the future, Linux will be more widely used in the Internet of Things.
personal desktop area
It is the weakest link in traditional Linux applications, but with the rise of excellent desktop environments such as Ubuntu
, Linux and Linux, the share of Linux personal desktops has also increased.Fedora