Linux
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Linux is a computer operating system and its kernel. It also is one of the most prominent examples of free software and of open-source development; all of its underlying source code is available to the public and anyone can freely use, modify, and redistribute it.
In the narrowest sense, the term Linux refers to the Linux kernel, created by Linus Torvald, but is commonly used to describe entire Unix-like operating systems (more properly known as GNU/Linux) that are based on the Linux kernel combined with libraries and tools from the GNU project. A Linux distribution, such as RedHat Linux, bundles large quantities of application software with the core system, and provides more user-friendly installation and upgrades.
See Also
External References
- Wikipedia's article on Linux with extensive history and links.
Parts of this article are adapted from the Wikipedia article,"Linux" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux, used under the GNU Free Documentation License 1.2
