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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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