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Chapter 1. Introduction
I will start with an overview of how Linux became the operating system it is
today. I will discuss the past and future development, and take a closer look
at the advantages and disadvantages of Linux. I will talk about Linux
distributions, about Open Source in general and try to explain the choices
we have today.
This chapter answers questions like:
1.1 What is Linux?
1.2 What is Free Software?
1.3 What is the Linux Operating System?
1.4 What Benefit do i get?
1.5 Is Linux difficult?
1.6 What are the disadvantages?
1.7 Linux distribution choices?
1.8 Desktop Linux futures

1.1. What is Linux?
Linux is a free Unix-type operating system created by Linus Torvalds with
the help of developers around the world originally. Developed under the
GNU General Public License, the source code for Linux is freely available to
everyone or in other words which is free open source software.
In this way you can save millions of money for all the free software with a
supercomputer or aged computer that you own. Most of the Linux
Distributions can support various of computer hardware.
Linux has evolved into a powerful desktop operating system that can run on
already existing hardware. In many cases, it requires less memory and
processing power than other alternatives to offer similar performance on
the client. Because of its core design and open nature, Linux can be easily
customized. The openness and flexibility of Linux, not the price, is becoming
the driver for many organizations to migrate to this operating system. Its
functionality, stability, scalability, and support have been key factors that
have expanded the use of Linux from academic areas to the enterprise.

1.2. What is Free Software?
Free Software, sometimes called Open Source, is written by tens of
thousands of programmers, all around the world, who are united by the
shared belief that software should be Free. Together, they have built a
credible, Free alternative that rivalry, often, excels Microsoft’s windows and
Macintosh’s apple.
Free Software can free you from security hassles, the risk of data loss, and
save you money. Whatever your circumstance actor waiting by the phone,
cash-strapped mid-sized theater, small business owner, or the multinational
you’re temping free software has something to offer.

1.3. What is the Linux Operating System?
Well, there are certainly many versions (“distributions”) of Linux to choose
from, picking one that is right for you can be straightforward as long as you
know your needs and are willing to do some research.
The new user act: Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat and Fedora Linux, Mandriva
Linux, PC Linux OS, and openSuSE Linux offer reliability, flexibility, and
user-friendliness. They are the most popular Linux distributions.
For those who are willing to give up convenience to experience the natural,
unspoiled simplicity, stability, and security of original Linux distributions:
Slackware, FreeBSD or ArchLinux would be a logical choice.
Want to try Linux but don’t want to deal with the hassle of installing a new
OS? CD-based distributions may be your answer. Ubuntu is a popular choice
in that category. Ubuntu Net book Remix distributions offer this option for
net book as well. Some even considering Moblin for their net book.

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