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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?

 

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