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GNU/Linux (also known as *Linux*) is a computer operating system, it is Unix-like computer operating system. A "Unix-like" computer operating system is one which behaves in a manner similar to a Unix system.
Linux is created as a hobby by a young student, Linus Torvalds, at the University of Helsinki in Finland. Linus had mainly interest in Minix, Minix is a small UNIX system, and then Linus had decided to develop a system that exceeded the Minix standards. He began his work in 1991.
Main Features on GNU/Linux.
1. Low Cost
2. Stability.
3. Speed.
4. Graphical Interface.
5. Performance.
6. Networking.
7. Security.
8. Open Source.
9. Reliability.
10. Scalibility.
Facts about GNU/Linux.
This is a list of things that all can easily do in GNU/Linux but find it hard or impossible to do in other desktop operating system.
* Connect more than four people across the internet to a graphical interface at the same time.
* Tinker around with the source code.
* Compile your own GNU/Linux from scratch.
* Have as many or as little programs installed as you want.
* Change every aspect of the user interface to suit your needs.
* Never pay for any program.
* Use more of your computer memory for programs and not for the operating system.
* Use less than one gigabyte of hard disk space for operating system.
* Use it on older hardware.
* Easily automate any task.
* Create your own commands.
* Configure, update and restart every aspect of your computer remotely.
* Run graphical programs on local screen from a remote connection.
* Start a program, put it in background, close your connection and when you reconnect you can still interact
with the same program.
* Never ever worry about virus's or malware.
* Not have to worry about DRM.
* Update all installed programs at the same time and completely automatically.
* Easily and cleanly uninstall all parts, including configuration files of programs.
* Not have to reinstall operating system because it is slowing down.
* Easily transfer your personal settings to any gnu/linux computer.
* Easily run your own Linux on any computer from a flash drive.
* Setup an Terminal Server and use any computer to connect and use GUI interface without installing OS.
* Not have to activate your operating system and give information about your computer to any company.
* No more typing of product keys or worrying about losing them.
* Never see a nagscreen or have a program crippled because I used it beyond the demonstation time limit.
* Never have to restart the machine because a program other than the kernel requires more resources.
* Compile your own GNU/Linux kernel to suit your own machine to match your needs.
