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There are a range of versions of Linux - part of it's appeal is that it can be used for a wide range of computers, from phones to supercomputers.
Linux is based on the Unix operating system; both can offer real time, multitasking, multiuser, lightweight and flexible systems - although not necessarily all of these at the same time.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, Linux is an operating system, though a lot of people will claim it is merely a kernel, ignoring the fact that the entire kernel space is centered around the kernel named Linux, which effectively upgrades Linux from "just a kernel" to "a fully supported operating system layer."
Linux fulfills all the requirements of an operating system: It manages hardware, processes, and resources, and provides a foundation for a userspace to run on.
Many also try to claim the operating sysem is actually GNU. They are incorrect, as GNU is simply a sizable chunk of Linux's userspace that, and a lot of FSF fans will hate me for pointing this out, can be completely replaced with 1:1 feature parity by non-GNU applications. This is why it is Linux and not GNU/Linux.
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∙ 14y agoAs a desktop operating system, yes. Linux has widespread support in the corporate and scientific world, however, and is the primary or only choice for many situations.
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∙ 6y agoColloquially speaking, "Linux" refers to the operating system distribution that includes the Linux kernel.
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∙ 12y agoYes, Linux is open source.
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What was the first opperating system?
What operating system was coined the operating system of the century?
What is opperating system samsung GT-S3653?
Samsung
What are the four opperating systums?
There are more like three main players. Microsoft Windows, Apple's Mac OS(X), and the Linux Distributions. The thing about Linux is that anyone can make an operating system based off of Linux's source code, so if you wanted to count the total amount of actual operating systems, then you would be out of luck.
What Tasks are performed by the opperating system?
because you touche yourself at night...
How can you apply backgroun picture to a window if your opperating system is windows xp?
picture
Is unix and Linux an open system?
Linux is an open system, Unix is not.
Is Linux a operating system?
Yes. Linux is a computer operating system.
Which registry key isn't found in windows Xp opperating system version?
C hkey_dyn_data
Can play PS3 games on a psone?
Simple answer, no. Long answer, different opperating system, so still no
How can a Linux system administrator verify that the Linux system is forwaring IPV4 packets?
A Linux system administrator can verify that the Linux system is forwaring IPV4 packets by querying the sysctl kernel to see if forwarding is enabled.
How many opperating systems are there?
There's three "major" operating systems as of 2008: Mac OS, Windows, and Linux. Mac OS & Windows have had several versions through the years, and Linux has several different releases - referred to as "distros" - that all have their own version history. However, if you're counting every version of every operating system since the beginning of time, there would be hundreds.
What is the oldest Linux file system?
The first file system Linux supported was the MINIX file system.
