Linux is a free operating system that was based off of the Unix operating system. Linux itself is just the kernel, or fundamental core software that controls the hardware in a computer. When the term Linux is used, it generally means the Linux kernel along with other open source software, much of it from the GNU project, to provide a fully functional and modern operating system that in many ways is better than Microsoft Windows. A Linux distribution is the Linux kernel combined with an assortment of pre-configured software, an installer to put it on your computer, and tools for maintenance and upgrading of the system. Distributions are targeted at different users, some like Linux Mint are aimed at new users, others such as Arch Linux are aimed at experienced users. Check out my distro page for some short reviews of my favorite Linux distributions. Linux is full of free and open source software. Open source software is better for the community. To find out why and to learn more about how Linux started, visit Eric S. Raymond's website. Although I disagree with some of his opinions, he also writes about true hackers, freedom, politics, and science fiction. Here is some miscellaneous information about my experiences with Linux:
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