We list 10 reasons why Linux stands out from its main competitors
Even if you’re not a computer buff, you’ve certainly heard of Linux. In 1991, programmer Linus Torvalds revolutionized the world of computing by creating an open source operating system and making it available to the public completely free of charge. Until that moment, anyone who wanted to use a computer needed to acquire an operating system license (as in the case of Windows, until today).
THE Linux opened the doors for several programmers and software developers to work and publicize their creations free of any financial or bureaucratic issues. Currently, the Linux has several distributions and, even though it is the biggest competitor of the Windows and macOS, few know the main advantages of this system. In this article, we’ll explore ten points that Linux Tech Tips listed to show how Linux is the best operating system you can use.
Freedom
THE Linux completely free, thanks to the community that is always making additions, code corrections and improving the various distributions of the operating system. In addition, organizations like Linux Foundation receive support from large companies like Google, IBM, Intel and even from Microsoft. The goal of these organizations is to standardize Linux to support more connectivity, software and hardware compatibility to produce programs and services for those who need these solutions. The freedom also to be able to customize Linux and leave it completely to your face.
Software management
THE Linux uses package managers to automate the process of installing and removing programs. Today the Linux community scoffs at the Windows due to its manual process of needing to search for a hardware-specific installation file, when on Linux a simple command is able to install the correct program on your machine and even update all packages that have updates for your system. In addition, unlike Windows, you can choose when to update (or never update).
Performance
It's not a joke when they say the Linux it can run on any electronic device: from a supercomputer to a toaster. The verse TinyCore Linux requires only 16 MB of RAM to function normally! All this incredible performance of Linux is only possible because the architecture of the operating system has been simplified to the maximum when compared to its two biggest competitors: Windows and macOS. In this way, less robust hardware components are able to take full advantage of the Linux without harming the user's experience. For this reason, Linux is the preferred operating system for users who want to revive old computers and notebooks.
Stability
Once the Linux correctly configuring and running normally, the guarantee is almost certain that the system will always remain stable. In addition to having a kernel (system core) well organized, most Linux drivers are open source, which means that even if these programs have a problem, the developer community will generate corrections quickly.
Transparency
If you are insightful enough, the Linux allows you to check in detail everything that is happening in the operating system (processes, programs, hardware, memory, etc.). And even if you are not very interested in that technical part, know that there is someone who is. THE Ubuntu, one of the most famous Linux, has an information collection system that makes visible to other users the processes that occur on your machine (but maintaining a certain level of privacy), making the action of malicious programs much more complicated when there is an entire community taking care of your system.
Customization
THE Linux the system that allows the user the highest degree of personalization, becoming the first operating system, for example, to implement the use of virtual desktops to organize their work and applications (years before the Windows and macOS do the same). And not just visual customization: you can install features from other Linux distributions within your own!
The command line
THE Terminal of Linux the heart of the operating system. Through this simple window the user has complete control over his machine when using command lines. You can control data inputs and outputs and error reports, as well as execute scripts of commands in bash or on shell (command platform) of your choice. Using just a simple command line you can run a series of programs and functions, without even leaving the terminal and opening other windows.
Portability
Only Linux allows you to write the entire operating system (with its files and user settings) to one pen drive and take it with you wherever you want. The system has a high level of portability that allows it to be used on any type of device via USB directly from a flash drive. If you prefer, you can even create an online repository and store your settings, and when you are on another machine, just download it and you will have all the functionality of your original computer ready for use.
Learning and community
If you work with computers or just a computer buff, Linux the best operating system to learn about this fascinating area of ​​technology. There is an extensive and varied amount of material online that teaches you from handling the system's graphical interface to performing memory manipulation. In addition, the Linux gigantic, with users around the world willing to solve the most diverse doubts and make changes and improvements in the system.
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