What is Linux?

• Linux is an open-source replacement for the Unix operating system.

  • Originally developed by Linus Torvalds and released on the Internet in 1991
  • Developed, tested, and used by millions
  • Very stable, very secure
  • Supported by major hardware vendors (such as IBM, HP, and SGI) and (major software vendors such as IBM and Oracle) since the late 90s

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