Shareware software is commercial software. Shareware simply refers to the ability to redistribute a limited trial version of the product to others.
Linux is open source, not shareware or proprietary. There are commercial Linux distributions.
Commercial versions will usually have support agreements and help hotlines to assist you / your company in any issues you might encounter. A gratis distro is usually limited to whatever help is available on the distro's forums.
Hat aphase support the Linux version?
The current Linux kernel version is 3.9.
There is no version of iChat for Linux.
There is no version of StarUML for Linux.
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The Dell Dimension 4550 did not come with any version of Linux.
No. There is no version of Sony Vegas for Linux.
No, there is not just one version of Linux; instead, there are many different distributions (or "distros") of Linux, each tailored for specific use cases or user preferences. Popular examples include Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and CentOS, among others. These distributions vary in their user interfaces, package management systems, and target audiences, from beginners to advanced users and servers. This diversity is one of the strengths of Linux, allowing users to choose the version that best meets their needs.
The Linux kernel is licensed under the GPL version 2.
Not all version of Redhat Linux is free but you can download many desktop versions free.