Linux is a Unix-like and POSIX-computer operating system designed to be a free and open source software.It has been ported to more computers than any other operating system. It was first released on October 5th, 1991. It is used mostly for web surfing. Nearly 60% of all internet web sites run off of Linux. Linux is also used for networking and data bases because it is stable and reliable. Desktops and home computers commonly use Linux because of it's flexibility. Lastly, it is also used for scientific computing.
Some pros of Linux are that it's free, very stable, easy to install, harder to get attacked by malware, does not slow down over time, updating it is a lot easier, and a much more! Some disadvantages are many Windows programs may will not run on Linux because they do not recognize it. Also, there is a smaller number of peripheral devices for Linux. Lastly, Linux may be a little difficult to get used to because most people are familiar with Windows or Apple operating systems.
Clearly, it looks like the pros outweigh the cons here for
Linux. Linux is still very successful and after doing all this research, it’s
no wonder why!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Torvalds
Everything about your arguments make sense and the pros for this operating system very much outweigh the cons. It's a free operating system that is constantly improved by people who are willing to make it better. Just from reading about the uses of this operating system, I am actually looking into trying it out and seeing how it compares to the "mainstream" operating systems. I hope it continues its success and that it will, hopefully, catch more public eye and become more of a household name.
ReplyDeleteSo far, out of all the blogs i have read i have noticed that many seem to lack the impact Linux made on today's computers and interactions between user and machine. A lot of information may be given about Linus and his program but what i find more important about Linus's Linux is how it has affected the here and now. That would be my opinion about what would really need to be added and to give more ideas of what it was meant for.
ReplyDeleteIt's incredible how successful Linux is on the sidelines. It is a billion dollar industry yet the everyday man doesn't have a single clue that most of the electronics he uses are somehow involved with Linux. From Televisions to smartphones to even laptops Linux is greatly used worldwide on a daily basis
ReplyDeleteYou have listed many positive selling points about the Linux program. Makes you wonder why it is not used as much for Windows. With its stability and reliability it should be marketed more so that it gains popularity in the Windows programs. Sounds like it has all the makings of a great program, just needs to get more integrated and paired up the Windows and Apple so that users will be more familiar with it.
ReplyDeleteYes i agree that Linux is virus free completely. There were some viruses but there were only between 60-100 viruses for Linux. But today it is completely virus free and that is one of the best things for a operating system unlike windows which has thousands of viruses.
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