What is Linux?

The distribution of Linux, a free and open source operating system, is governed by the GNU General Public License (GPL). Anyone can execute, study, change, redistribute, or even sell copies of their modified code as long as they do so under the same license.

Linux has grown to become the largest open source software project in the world. Professional and amateur programmers and developers from around the world contribute to the Linux kernel by adding features, finding and fixing bugs and security issues, live patching, and introducing new ideas to the community, all while giving back to the community.

Advantages and disadvantages of Linux operating system

Advantages Linux operating system

• Open source - Because Linux is an open-source operating system, anyone can access the source code and adapt it to suit his needs. Without purchasing a license, you can install Linux on as many computers as you wish. They are both paid operating systems when compared to Windows or Mac. You have to get license of windows and mac to use on your machine.
• No anti-virus software needed - Anti-virus software does not need to be installed on a Linux machine. Linux is less likely to be infected with viruses. The fact that Linux has a significant number of open source developers who monitor virus-related information justifies strong virus prevention. Any source code that has to be changed is done as soon as practicable.
• Text editors - With Linux, there are various text editors to choose from. You can utilize any of the free software packages available, such as Visual Studio Code, Vim, Atom, and others, if you are a programmer. The great majority of text editors are freely available and simple to use.
• Powerful command prompt - The command prompt on Linux is incredibly powerful, and if you are a developer, you may accomplish the majority of your work through it. With the command-line interface, you can install numerous repositories and packages.
• No reboot needed - You've probably seen the system reboot while installing or removing applications, or when the system becomes slow. In such cases, however, in the case of Linux, you do not need to reboot your laptop.
• Low system specifications - Even if your machine is ancient and has few specifications, you can run Linux. Linux distributions are available for a variety of platforms, including large-scale computers, servers, and personal computers.
• Good at multitasking - You can do batch tasks, such as printing a large file or downloading a large file, while also typing or coding a program. Linux is great at multitasking, and as a result, your system will not suffer.
• Less disk space needed - Even if you have limited disk space, you can run Linux. More disk space is not required to operate Linux for an extended period of time.
• File formats - Linux is capable of reading and writing a broad variety of file formats. Don't be concerned if a file format does not work on Linux. You can install a variety of software packages for specific file formats, and they will all function properly.

Disadvantages of Linux operating system

• Hardware drivers - One of the difficulties that most Linux users face is a lack of hardware drivers for Linux. Because Windows and Mac have a larger user base than Linux, hardware manufacturers prefer to produce drivers for them.
• Learning curve - Starting with Windows is simple for beginners, but understanding Linux is more complex. You'll need to learn how to use the command-line interface, and getting new applications may be challenging. It may be difficult to find a solution to an operating system problem. When compared to Windows and Mac, Linux has less expertise.
• Software alternative - Consider Photoshop, a popular picture editing software. Photoshop is accessible for Windows but not for Linux. There is other photo editing software available, however Photoshop is a more sophisticated tool. Another example is Microsoft Office, which Linux users do not have access to.
• Games - The vast majority of games are created for Windows but not for Linux. Because the Windows platform is so popular, game developers are more interested in it.

Examples of Linux operating systems

• Ubuntu
• Debian
• Fedora
• Linux mint
• Zorin OS
• Elementary OS
• Manjaro Linux