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This document discusses the history and features of the Linux operating system. It began as an open-source operating system in 1991 and has since expanded to be used in many devices beyond computers. Major features include portability, security, and support for multiple users. Linux is also free, open-source, and more secure than other operating systems. While initially just an experiment, Linux has grown significantly in popularity and become a mainstream operating system option.

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Daja Wages

Apr 4, 2021
ITS-1960
Professor Shellem
Module 2 HW
Background:
Linux is an open-source operating system that was released in 1991 and introduced to function
on computers. As technology advanced, its’ also become useful on other devices such as cellular
phones, cars, servers, and many more. Since the launch of Linux, it increasingly became one of
the more common OSes to use as it is what most end-users were familiar with, and it being open-
source attracted many people to it.
Major Features:
The Linux operating system offers a variety of considerable features for consumers to work with.
Some of these features include portability, application support, security, GUI and CLI, multiuser
capability, file system, etc. With that being said, it provides options for users to choose from
according to their needs.
Advantages of Linux OS:
Unlike the other common operating systems, Linux is free and an open-source software –
meaning it can be installed to any computer system. Additionally, the security is much stronger
than its’ competitors and have no need to activate or download antivirus tools. It is also rare that
the application crashes. Considering this, hackers seldom target the Linux system.
Expansion and Growth:
When Linux was initially released, it was none other than an experiment. Developers working
alongside of the project did not expect for it to be widely used upon release. There were plans to
make modifications to the program first before being rolled out into a production environment.
Although it had been the only open-source operating system in the industry at the time, there
were few people that believed in application’s potential. Fortunately, the OS beat the odds and
continues to be in demand as a mainstay system.

Sample Questions
What is the Linux OS weaknesses?
There are a limited amount of hardware drivers available and some popular software applications
are not compatible with Linux.
Is Linux beginner-friendly?
Linux can be good for beginners depending on the distribution being used.
3 Distributions

MINT UBUNTU
-Developed based off
of Ubuntu LTS

-Old-fashioned Both support -Byproduct of Debian


UEFI and
layout same installer -Demands lots of power
method to be able to run
-Runs better on older
systems. -Slower load time
-Beginner friendly All 3 are
distributions -Both have
of Linux major
-Both offer
direct influence on
download Linux
community

-Popular amongst advanced users

-Largest selection of packages

-Running is lightweight, does not


require much

DEBIAN
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Hasan, M. (2020, November 13). Linux Mint vs UBUNTU: 15 facts to know before choosing the
best one. Retrieved April 05, 2021, from https://www.ubuntupit.com/linux-mint-vs-
ubuntu-15-facts-to-know-before-choosing-the-best-one/

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