Linux Evolution

Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel , an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds . Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution . Today, Linux systems are used throughout computing, from embedded systems to virtually all supercomputers , and have secured a place in server installations such as the popular LAMP application stack. Linux is also distributed under an open source license.so ·   The freedom to run the program, for any purpose. ·   The freedom to study how the program works, and change it to make it do what you wish. Linux has a number of different versions to suit any type of user. From new users to hard-core users, you’ll find a “flavor” of Linux to match your needs. These versions are called distributions. Use of Linux distributions in home and enterprise desktops has been growing. Linux distributions have also become popular in the netbook market, with m