Proper nounSingular Linux Linux (plural Linuxes or Linuces)
From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Linux (commonly pronounced /ˈlɪnəks/ LIN-əks in American English, also pronounced /ˈlɪnʊks/ LIN-ooks in Europe and Canada) refers to the family of Unix-like computer operating systems using the Linux kernel. Linux can be installed on a wide variety of computer hardware, ranging from mobile phones, tablet computers and video game consoles, to mainframes and supercomputers. Linux is predominantly known for its use in servers; in 2009 it held a server market share ranging between 20–40%. Most desktop computers run either Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X, with Linux having anywhere from a low of an estimated 1–2% of the desktop market to a high of an estimated 4.8%. However, desktop use of Linux has become increasingly popular in recent years, partly owing to the popular Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, and openSUSE distributions and the emergence of netbooks and smartphones running an embedded Linux. The development of Linux is one of the most prominent examples of free and open source software collaboration; typically all the underlying source code can be used, freely modified, and redistributed, both commercially and non-commercially, by anyone under licenses such as the GNU General Public License. Typically Linux is packaged in a format known as a Linux distribution for desktop and server use. Linux distributions include the Linux kernel and all of the supporting software required to run a complete system, such as utilities and libraries, the X Window System, the GNOME and KDE desktop environments, and the Apache HTTP Server. Commonly used applications with desktop Linux systems include the Mozilla Firefox web-browser, the OpenOffice.org office application suite and the GIMP image editor. The name "Linux" comes from the Linux kernel, originally written in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. The main supporting user space system tools and libraries from the GNU Project (announced in 1983 by Richard Stallman) are the basis for the Free Software Foundation's preferred name GNU/Linux. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Is using Linux the best way to avoid the problems associated with other operating systems? Q. People keep telling me to convert to Linux but others tell me that while Linux is good, it must be used by people who possess advanced computing skills. Does a Linux based computer allow its owner to use e-mail and the www, and all the various drivers that are needed? I am growing tired of spending as much time fixing problems as I spend on using my computer. Is Linux tha way to go? Asked by Percy - Thu Feb 11 11:27:05 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments A. I use all 3 major Operating systems (Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux), Linux requires some degree of Technical Knowledge to i install and use. Many drivers and/or programs are not available. The OS that has given me NO issues at all is Mac OSX. Software and Hardware from the same company. I have had no issues with it. Answered by Taylor B - Thu Feb 11 11:34:44 2010 How do I install linux and get rid of windows xp? Q. I just got a computer from a friend that had a corrupted version of windows xp. I tried uninstalling it through the command prompts but it says it wont work. I tried installing linux but after the boot screen it comes up with all these error messages. Im not planning on partitioning my hard drives. Does anyone know if you have to uninstall windows to make linux work right? Asked by philip c - Sun Dec 23 15:51:37 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. This is exactly what happened to me 4 years ago! I was so mad that I installed a Linux distro, (I think it was MEPIS), lost my windows data, (stupid me...I didn't bother to save my files to another drive/partition) and have never looked back! I love Linux and have closed the windows forever! To be safe, I recommend that you get a "live CD" of a distro like Ubuntu or MEPIS and try it out. A 'live CD' won't change anything on your hard drive, (like destroy the existing data etc.), and will allow you to see if Linux will work with your hardware. If the computer was running XP then chances are it has the RAM and processor speed to do real justice to a Linux distro. Most live Cd's include a hard drive installer. Almost all hardware now… [cont.] Answered by lake - Sun Dec 23 17:00:46 2007 What is the best Linux operating system to use if you are getting started?
Q. I am a Computer Science student looking into developing a stronger Linux background. I plan to buy a new harddrive and install a partition to it. Asked by isaac_2004 - Thu Feb 1 18:43:21 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Ubuntu is highly regarded as a starter edition. they even have a "live cd" you can burn so you can try before you make any changes to your system. Just download the .iso file, burn it to a cd, and then boot to it. No changes are made until you run the "Install" file on the desktop. Everything else seems to be fully functional. Answered by JohnCub - Thu Feb 1 18:48:31 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "linux"  linuxinsider.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:05:45 GMT+00:00 LinuxInsider.com Linux users have several options at their disposal, two of which are Keep and Back In Time. They both do basically the same thing, and they do it well, ...  zdnet.com Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:25:52 GMT+00:00 ZDNet (blog) Novell has a new best friend when it comes to SUSE Linux distribution: VMware. If you recall, Novell's former best friend for SUSE Linux was Microsoft. ... Novell Reports 3Q Results Toronto Star Meet Novell's new best friend: VMware cnet  marketwatch.com Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:07:16 GMT+00:00 MarketWatch (press release) Wind River Linux guest OS support, enabling customers to benefit from the open source ecosystem and utilize their existing Linux applications in MILS-based ... From Google News Search: "linux" From Yahoo Image Search: "linux"  ubuntugeek.com admin hu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GM Linux. administrators often find themselves in a situation in which the rest of the company does not understand how much time they need for their work; they cannot even estimate the time spent by admins on servers. ... From Google Blog Search: "linux" Linux is a free, open-source operating system derived from UNIX. It was first developed in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Sourced
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