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round inux kernel was combined with the not- uite-complete N system resulting
in N - inux Operating System.
he first fully functional version of inux was released in . t the time of the release of
version . it was decided that inux ernel code would remain an open source and any one
who wants to use and modify it would get it free of cost. Linus Torvalds
he free availability of the code has led to fast improvement in the development of inux Operating System.
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inux is improving everyday because I rofessionals from all over the world are contributing to its code out
of curiosity experiment and social value.
Distributions of Linux
inux distribution also called N inux distribution is a member of the family of nix-like software
distributions that is built on inux kernel. Such distributions often called distros even consist of a collection
of software applications such as word processors spreadsheets media players database applications servers
software, etc.
inux distributions are available in wide variety of forms from fully featured desktop and server operating
systems to simple operating system.
ill it is assumed that there are over seven hundred types of inux distributions. Over three hundred
of those are under development which are constantly being revised and improved. Some well-known inux
distributions are:
Slackware Solaris OSS
Mandrake S S buntu
ed at ed Flag Fedora
Indian distribution of IN is OSS harat Operating System Solutions that has been recently developed
by entre for evelopment of dvanced omputing India and is being promoted by Ministry of I
ovt. of India for use and appliance in India. It can be freely downloaded from the website www.bosslinux.in .
Features of Linux
Following are the features of inux Operating System:
It is a Multi tasking operating system that means many applications can be opened at the same point of
time.
It is available in I raphical ser Interface form.
inux is network friendly i.e. it provides easy accessibility to internet and to N.
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