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Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 1. Introduction

I will start with an overview of how Linux became the operating system it is

today. I will discuss the past and future development, and take a closer look

at the advantages and disadvantages of Linux. I will talk about Linux

distributions, about Open Source in general and try to explain the choices

we have today.

This chapter answers questions like:

1.1 What is Linux?

1.2 What is Free Software?

1.3 What is the Linux Operating System?

1.4 What Benefit do i get?

1.5 Is Linux difficult?

1.6 What are the disadvantages?

1.7 Linux distribution choices?

1.8 Desktop Linux futures

1.1. What is Linux?

Linux is a free Unix-type operating system created by Linus Torvalds with

the help of developers around the world originally. Developed under the

GNU General Public License, the source code for Linux is freely available to

everyone or in other words which is free open source software.

In this way you can save millions of money for all the free software with a

supercomputer or aged computer that you own. Most of the Linux

Distributions can support various of computer hardware.

Linux has evolved into a powerful desktop operating system that can run on

already existing hardware. In many cases, it requires less memory and

processing power than other alternatives to offer similar performance on

the client. Because of its core design and open nature, Linux can be easily

customized. The openness and flexibility of Linux, not the price, is becoming

the driver for many organizations to migrate to this operating system. Its

functionality, stability, scalability, and support have been key factors that

have expanded the use of Linux from academic areas to the enterprise.

1.2. What is Free Software?

Free Software, sometimes called Open Source, is written by tens of

thousands of programmers, all around the world, who are united by the

shared belief that software should be Free. Together, they have built a

credible, Free alternative that rivalry, often, excels Microsoft's windows and

Macintosh's apple.

Free Software can free you from security hassles, the risk of data loss, and

save you money. Whatever your circumstance actor waiting by the phone,

cash-strapped mid-sized theater, small business owner, or the multinational

you're temping free software has something to offer.

1.3. What is the Linux Operating System?

Well, there are certainly many versions ("distributions") of Linux to choose

from, picking one that is right for you can be straightforward as long as you

know your needs and are willing to do some research.

The new user act: Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat and Fedora Linux, Mandriva

Linux, PC Linux OS, and openSuSE Linux offer reliability, flexibility, and

user-friendliness. They are the most popular Linux distributions.

For those who are willing to give up convenience to experience the natural,

unspoiled simplicity, stability, and security of original Linux distributions:

Slackware, FreeBSD or ArchLinux would be a logical choice.

Want to try Linux but don't want to deal with the hassle of installing a new

OS? CD-based distributions may be your answer. Ubuntu is a popular choice

in that category. Ubuntu Net book Remix distributions offer this option for

net book as well. Some even considering Moblin for their net book.

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