Day 3 - LINUX

1.What is Linux?

2.What is open source operating system?*

The term open-source is closely related to open source software(oss).
oss is type of computer software that is released under a license , but the source code is made available to all the users
example (Linux. ubuntu-Highly user-friendly and great for beginners. fedora-Features the latest cutting-edge software and updates. Debian- Known for being incredibly stable and reliable.)

3.Features of Linux?

Free and Open-Source
Extremely Flexible - There is no prerequistes for installing an entire linux suit,it allows a user to install only the components that are required by the user.
Lightweight Infrastructure - linux requires lesser storage space and its installation requires around 4gb to 8 gb of disk space .
Graphical User Interface (GUI) - even linux works on using the command kine interface but it can be converted to be used like windows
having a Graphical user interface.
End-to-end encryption - Linux allows end-to-end encryption while accessing data thus storing public keys in the server.All data is password protected and provides authentication to users

Portable Environment - linus works on any environment and doesn't depends on the device being high or low - ended.
Shell/ Command-line Interface - The Linux command line interpreter is known as Shell that provides an interface between the user and kernel which then executes programs known as commands.

4.Linux is best for Running?

** Where Linux Falls Short?**

Mainstream Gaming - many popular multiplayer games with anti-cheat software still will not run on Linux.
Specialized Creative Software - If you rely on the full Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects) or Microsoft Office, you are better off with Windows or macOS.

Components of Linux?
Its foundational architecture consists of

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