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Linux is a kernel. It does not provide any other features of an operating system (such as an interface or programs). Linux is roughly the equivalent of ntoskrnl.exe in Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Complete operating systems containing the Linux kernel are usually referred to as "Linux distros."
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∙ 6y agoTechnically speaking, Linux is just the kernel (which is a critical part of an operating system).
Although it's "generally" okay to refer Linux as the operating system platform (which is GNU/Linux) because the name has been commonplace to refer to the entirety of Linux distributions. (mostly referring to GNU/Linux and not something like Android, which also uses the Linux kernel)
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What are two operating systems?
Two operating systems are; Windows, and Linux.
What is the name for joined windows and Linux operating systems?
There are no "joined" Linux and Windows operating systems, so there is no name for them.
What is the current versions operating systems for Linux?
You need to include the names of the Operating Systems if you want a answer, because there are hundreds of different Linux variations.
Are all operating systems based on Linux?
No.
What type of operating systems are Ubuntu Mint and Fedora?
They are all Linux-type operating systems.
What is the current version of Linux operating system and the name of its distro?
there is no "linux operating system". linux is merely a kernel that operating systems can be built upon, of which there are dozens if not hundreds
What are the names of Linux operating systems?
Unix, MINIX
What are the categories of operating systems?
Windows, Mac, and Linux
Who created the Linux operating systems?
Linus torvalds
What is mac os and Linux?
Both of them are operating systems.
What operating systems are supported by CimTrak?
CimTrak is supported on multiple Windows, Linux, Unix, and Macintosh operating systems
What sort of software is windows?
Windows is a family of operating systems. Linux is a kernel upon which operating systems are built.
