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Linux

Linux is an open-source Unix-like operating system kernel created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 that serves as the core for many operating systems and distributions. It manages hardware resources to provide a foundation for the rest of the operating system and applications to run. Different Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and CentOS package the Linux kernel with utilities, libraries, and software to create full user-friendly operating systems that are known for stability, security, and flexibility.

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Linux

Linux is an open-source Unix-like operating system kernel created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 that serves as the core for many operating systems and distributions. It manages hardware resources to provide a foundation for the rest of the operating system and applications to run. Different Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and CentOS package the Linux kernel with utilities, libraries, and software to create full user-friendly operating systems that are known for stability, security, and flexibility.

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Linux

Linux is a Unix-like, open-source operating system kernel that serves as the


core of many different Unix-based operating systems and distributions. It was
created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and released under the GNU General
Public License (GPL).

The Linux kernel is the part of the operating system responsible for managing
hardware resources, such as the CPU, memory, and peripherals. It provides a
foundation upon which the rest of the operating system and user applications
can run.

In addition to the Linux kernel, a complete Linux-based operating system


typically includes various system utilities, libraries, and software applications
to provide a full computing environment. Different organizations and
communities have developed their own Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu,
Fedora, Debian, and CentOS, which package the Linux kernel with these
additional components to create user-friendly and functional operating
systems.

Linux is known for its stability, security, and flexibility. It is widely used in
server environments, embedded systems, and as the basis for various desktop
and mobile operating systems. Linux has a large and active open-source
community that continues to develop and improve the kernel and associated
software.

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