What are the most important features of Linux os?

Answer 1

In no particular order

It is under GPL, an open-source license that protects the authors from commercial abuse of their code by others. Much of the traditional Linux software stack is written with this in mind, which deeply affects the software politics involved in Linux

It works with the most software and on the most hardware. It can run on anything from a smartwatch to a supercomputer. Indeed many supercomputers use Linux.

It is free. Not just free to use and download, but free to learn from, improve upon and code for. The source is open for all to review; as such you can see how complex programs are built, often easily since the most popular projects are well documented, owing to the contributor nature of GPL and opensource.

Answer 2

1. Open source
2. Secure
3. Multiuser
4. Many distros
5. Command line use
6. Many file systems
7. Boots from many partitions
8. Live CD / USB
9. Clone of Unix

   Multithreading

Answer 3

Chances are that you’ve heard of Windows and Mac, but another operating system is gaining popularity among users worldwide. Linux is not a new operating system. In fact, it has been around for almost 20 years. It’s growing popularity is due to the evolution of the system as it becomes easier to use. There are many different types of Linux operating systems, which are called distributions. Each distribution has advantages and disadvantages, as any other operating system does, but there are several common traits among all distributions that give Linux its great reputation.

One of the greatest concerns of most users when purchasing new software is cost. These users will be happy to learn that Linux is free. This operating system is offered at no cost to the individual consumer because it is licensed under the GNU General Public License. There are also many software packages available for download through Linux repositories. There are software packages to replace almost any Windows or Mac specific programs. These packages often offer the same quality of that of a proprietary program. If there is not a Linux package available as a substitute for a Windows or Mac program, you may be able to run the proprietary program through a Linux application called an emulation layer, which acts as a proprietary operating system.

Another concern of new Linux users is the operating system’s security. Currently, there are no viruses that affect the Linux operating system. Because of this, there is no need to spend extra money on antivirus software. Additionally, there are several distributions that come with a built-in firewall. The distributions that do not include a firewall can be secured by downloading a firewall package from the repositories.

Perhaps the most interesting feature of Linux systems is the ability to customize the operating system. Nearly every component of the Linux operating system can be adjusted to the liking of each user. Similar to Windows and Mac, you can choose your own wallpaper and themes, but Linux lets you customize which applets are on your panel, the location of the applets, docks, icons, and just about anything else that you can think of.