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Chapter 1. What is Linux?
We will start with an overview of how Linux became the operating system it is today. We will discuss past and future development and take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of this system. We will talk about distributions, about Open Source in general and try to explain a little something about GNU.
This chapter answers questions like:
♦ What is Linux?
♦ Where and how did Linux start?
♦ Isn't Linux that system where everything is done in text mode?
♦ Does Linux have a future or is it just hype?
♦ What are the advantages of using Linux?
1.1. History1.1.1. UNIX1.1.2. Linus and Linux1.1.3. Current application of Linux systems1.2. The user interface1.2.1. Is Linux difficult?1.2.2. Linux for non-experienced users1.3. Does Linux have a future?1.3.1. Open Source1.3.2. Ten years of experience at your service1.4. Properties of Linux1.4.1. Linux Pros1.4.2. Linux Cons1.5. Linux Flavors1.5.1. Linux and GNU1.5.2. GNU/Linux1.5.3. Which distribution should I install?1.6. Summary1.7. Exercises