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Chapter 1. What is Linux?
- Table of Contents
- 1.1. History
- 1.1.1. UNIX
- 1.1.2. Linus and Linux
- 1.1.3. Current application of Linux systems
- 1.2. The user interface
- 1.2.1. Is Linux difficult?
- 1.2.2. Linux for non-experienced users
- 1.3. Does Linux have a future?
- 1.3.1. Open Source
- 1.3.2. Ten years of experience at your service
- 1.4. Properties of Linux
- 1.4.1. Linux Pros
- 1.4.2. Linux Cons
- 1.5. Linux Flavors
- 1.5.1. Linux and GNU
- 1.5.2. GNU/Linux
- 1.5.3. Which distribution should I install?
- 1.6. Summary
- 1.7. Exercises
We will start with an overview of how Linux became the operating system it is today. We will discuss past and future development and take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of this system. We will talk about distributions, about Open Source in general and try to explain a little something about GNU.
This chapter answers questions like:
What is Linux?
Where and how did Linux start?
Isn't Linux that system where everything is done in text mode?
Does Linux have a future or is it just hype?
What are the advantages of using Linux?
What are the disadvantages?
What kinds of Linux are there and how do I choose the one that fits me?
What are the Open Source and GNU movements?