The Linux operating system was developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991. Linux is an open-source operating system like other operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS, iOS, Google android, etc. Linux was created for personal computers and it was also used in other machines like servers, mainframe computers, supercomputers etc. Linux is a community of open-source Unix-like operating systems that are based on the Linux kernel. Linux operating system allows you to communicate between computer hardware and software. Linux is a multitasking operating system and it included virtual memory, shared library, memory management and also included features of the commercial operating system. Linux cannot start working without entering the user name and password in the operating system. Linux provides high security in windows because Linux is open source operating system. Linux is also used in routers, automation controls, television, digital video recorder, smart watches etc.
Features of Linux Operating System: -
• Linux is a multiuser operating system
• Linux is a multitasking operating system
• Linux is a highly secure operating system
• Linux is a portable operating system
• Linux provide system support EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, JFS FAT32 and NTFS format
Advantages and disadvantages of the Linux operating system
Advantages: -
1. Linux is more secure as compared to other operating system
2. Linux does not require any type of antivirus software
3. Linux is freely available to use on the internet
4. Linux’s performance is much higher than another operating system
5. Linux can install on any hardware however on your old computer system
6. Linux is network friendly operating system
Disadvantages: -
1. Only limited numbers of software are available for Linux
2. No standard version
3. Linux is not very user-friendly. So it may be confusing for a beginner