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2                            Let’s know about
                                                                    Linux














                    Your Aim

                    to learn about:

                            Linux                                           Ubuntu Desktop and its Components
                             Changing the Desktop Background                 Using the Home Icon

                              Changing the Position of Launcher               Mouse Pointer Shapes
                               Closing your Computer System




                 In the previous chapter, we learnt about software. Operating System is one of the
                 most important software as without this software we cannot use our computer at

                 all. An Operating system is a software which works as a communicator between
                 you and the system. In this chapter, we will learn how to use Linux operating
                 system.

                     LINUX


                 Linux is one of the most popular operating system.  It is available free of cost. It was
                 developed by Linus Torvalds in the year 1991.

                 Features of Linux


                 The features of Linux are:
                    It is easy to install, maintain and update the software.

                    It is freely available to use.

                    It is easy to learn and understand.

                    We can use many software at the same time.

                    The attack of virus in Linux based system is very less in comparison to other
                    operating systems.







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