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Alaguselvan T
Alaguselvan T

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Introduction To Linux

DAY-3

1.What is Linux?

  • Linux is an operating system
  • Linux is a free and open-source operating system
  • Best for Software Engineering
  • Most AI&ML Tools works on Linux

2.What is open source operating system?
The source code of a software is freely available for anyone to see, use, modify, and share.
Example:
Linux → open source✅
Windows → not open source❌

3.Features of Linux?

  1. Open Source OS
  2. Secured
  3. High performance
  4. Free to Use
  5. Stability & Reliability

4.Linux is best for Running?

  1. Python
  2. Java
  3. Node.js
  4. Cloud Tools
  5. Git
  6. Vs Code

5.Which OS is used in Android Phones?
Linux

6.Components of Linux?(TBD)

  1. Kernel – Core part that manages hardware
  2. Shell – Command-line interface (CLI) to interact with the system
  3. File System – Organizes files and directories
  4. Utilities – Tools and commands (like ls, cp, mv)

7.Popular Linux Distributions(TBD)
A distribution (distro) is a version of Linux with tools and software:

  1. Ubuntu – Beginner-friendly
  2. Fedora – Latest features
  3. Debian – Very stable
  4. CentOS / Rocky Linux – Used in servers
  5. Arch Linux – Advanced users

Disadvantages of Linux

  1. Difficult for Beginners
  2. Limited Software Support
  3. Hardware Compatibility Issues

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