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Vigneshwaran V
Vigneshwaran V

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Linux OS

What is Linux?

Linux is a free open source operating system. launched in 1991 by Linux Torvalds, it act as a secure and highly customizable alternative to Windows or macOS, it one of most popular OS used by many developers and users , and it is very light weight so it feels faster compare to other OS.

Advantages of Linux

  • Open Source and Free.

  • More Secure and Privacy.

  • Stable and Reliable.

  • Performance and Flexibility.

  • Best for Developer.

  • Support CLI and GUI.

Disadvantages of Linux

  • It Required to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) for Configuration or Troubleshooting.

  • Software incompatibility: many popular applications don't have native Linux Version.

  • Hardware Driver Issue: A few device may lack driver support, that device do not work out of the box.

  • Gaming support: Gaming support is improved but not like windows for some Game.

  • Fragmentation: with hundreds of different distributions finding support or consistent documentation is difficult for beginners.

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