What is Linux system
Linux system
The Linux system is one of the most famous operating systems in the world of computers and networks, and the operating system is defined as the basic program for running computers, applications and computer programs, and among the most famous operating systems are Microsoft’s Windows system, the Linux system, and the Mac system of the giant Apple company
The Linux system is classified as an open source system, meaning that the software code on which the Linux system is built is free code that everyone can obtain and modify. Rather, many contribute to modifying it, building it, and solving its problems. The Linux system was invented in 1991 AD by Linus Torvalds, who was a final year student at Helinsky University, and after Linus developed it, he published it for free as an open source operating system
Linux features
The high level of security and protection against computer viruses, and also provides the advantage of encryption in a large way
Linux system is completely free system
All the features that the Linux system contains are also free, and you do not have to pay money in exchange for obtaining them, like other systems that require payment of money to run certain services and features on the operating system.
Stability in performance and effectiveness, and its software problems are few compared to other operating systems
Ease of dealing with the operating system and desktop environment
Linux system works on different types of computers. Many programs and applications can run at the same time on Linux
The Linux system is dealt with through a special application called the shell by writing commands to carry out the required tasks
The Linux system provides great technical support for the operating system and many applications that run on it
Linux uses
networks
Linux is widely used in the world of computer networks because it provides support for running various networking applications and programs
Databases: Databases are one of the most widely used areas of Linux, as it provides strong support in terms of security, protection, and ease of use in accessing various files of users and the operating system.
Website Management: The Linux system provides an integrated environment of programs, tools, and applications that help build and manage websites.
Maintenance: The Linux system is distinguished by its tools and applications for maintaining computer parts, the ability to fix errors of other operating systems, and some services that work excellently on it, such as: recovering deleted files, and maintaining hard disks.
Servers: Most of the servers of many world-famous websites and companies operate under the banner of the Linux system because of the features it provides that make its use as an operating system for servers something special and highly demanded.
Areas of security and protection: The Linux system and its distributions in the areas of security, protection, and electronic hacking are the most famous and widely used around the world. Because it contains special tools that professionals in the field of electronic security can use to protect various websites, servers and databases
:Linux distributions
The Linux system, as open source, provided many prospects for modification, development, and solving its problems by programmers and developers, which led to the innovation and development of many versions of the Linux system, which are called distributions. Personal devices, including those dedicated to databases, servers, or electronic security, and Linux distributions are
Ubuntu distribution : which is used for personal computers, it is easy to use, and provides many features that benefit the average computer user
Linux Mint : It is a distribution based on the Ubuntu system, and it is also a specialized distribution for personal computers, but it is more user-friendly compared to the Ubuntu system
: Debian distribution
Fedora distribution : This distribution is characterized by a desktop environment, and it is widely used in the field of servers and data bases, and it is a project that is supported by Red Hat
Centos distribution : It is a distribution similar to the Red Hat distribution, but it is free and open source and is also used in the field of servers and databases
Red Hat distribution : It is the very famous and most widely used distribution in the field of electronic servers, but it is not free but rather commercial, meaning that money must be paid to use it
Arch Linux distribution : It is a rather old distribution, and it does not have a desktop or graphical environment. Rather, it only contains a shell application that makes its use possible, but somewhat difficult.
