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  1. Linux (/ˈlɪnəks/ (listen) LIN-əks) is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991, by <u>Linus Torvalds</u>. Linux is typically packaged in a <u>Linux distribution</u>.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux
    Linux is a free, open source operating system, released under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Anyone can run, study, modify, and redistribute the source code, or even sell copies of their modified code, as long as they do so under the same license. Linux has become the largest open sources software project in the world.
    www.redhat.com/en/topics/linux/what-is-linux
    Linux is an open-source operating system developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991. It provides a customizable and secure alternative to proprietary systems. With its stable performance, Linux is widely used across devices, from personal computers to servers and smartphones.
    www.geeksforgeeks.org/introduction-to-linux-opera…
    Linux is an open-source operating system that is an alternative to proprietary operating systems like Microsoft Windows and macOS. It was initially developed as a hobby by Linus Torvalds in 1991. It has since evolved into a powerful and versatile operating system used worldwide.
    www.sans.org/blog/what-is-linux/
    Linux is the best-known and most-used open source operating system. As an operating system, Linux is software that sits underneath all of the other software on a computer, receiving requests from those programs and relaying these requests to the computer’s hardware.
    opensource.com/resources/linux
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    If referring to Linux as an operating system, it's important to still recognize the importance of that kernel. Operating systems based on Linux build on top of that kernel. The kernel is like a car engine in that it provides the functionality to work and can technically run on its own, but it won't do anything.
    Linux is a kernel that has an ecosystem of open-source operating systems. The system is based on the UNIX operating system and has numerous distributions built around the same kernel. Note: Linux often refers both to the kernel and operating system. The Linux kernel is the core of every Linux distribution.
    Linux is a powerful and flexible family of operating systems that are free to use and share. It was created by a person named Linus Torvalds in 1991. What’s cool is that anyone can see how the system works because its source code is open for everyone to explore and modify.
    The Linux kernel is the central component of a Linux operating system, hence the name kernel. It serves as the communication interface between a computer’s hardware and processes. Linux kernels are responsible for controlling all major functions and managing computer resources such as files, processes, memory, and devices. What is a Linux shell?
    While Linux is UNIX-like, it doesn’t derive directly from the UNIX codebase. Instead, it emulates its design principles. And, unlike UNIX, which has various proprietary versions, Linux steadfastly remains open source. When people refer to Linux, they often mean the entire OS.
    Linux distribution is an operating system that is made up of a collection of software based on Linux kernel or you can say distribution contains the Linux kernel and supporting libraries and software.
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