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Introduction to Linux
In this section, we learn about the concept of Linux as an operating system and its ubiquity in modern technology.
The Ubiquity of Linux
- Linux is ubiquitous in modern technology, from Android phones to software for managing particle colliders.
- Linux is not a single operating system but rather a family of operating systems.
- Linux was created by Finnish student Linus Torvalds in 1991 as a kernel, or the central component that manages processes, memory, files, disks and other components within an operating system.
The Origins of Unix and Minix
- Unix is the parent of many other operating systems including MacOS and Linux.
- Minix was created by Andrew Tanenbaum as an OS for teaching students about theory. It served as inspiration for Linus Torvalds when he decided to create his own OS.
Key Features of Unix-based Operating Systems
- Text files are used to configure and manage the system.
- Multiple users can work on the same system simultaneously.
- Utilities are launched by users through command lines using terminals.
- Physical and virtual devices such as disks or flash drives are represented as files.
- Pipelines can be used to pass output from one command into another.
Advantages of Using Linux
- Large companies often use Linux systems because they are stable, secure, lightweight and require fewer resources than other systems.
- Despite being less user-friendly than Windows or MacOS historically, some distributions now come with graphical interfaces making them more accessible to non-technical users.
Conclusion
- Linux is a family of operating systems that use the Linux kernel, created by Linus Torvalds in 1991. It is ubiquitous in modern technology and has many advantages over other operating systems.