Chapter 1. Introduction
I will start with an overview of how Linux became the operating system it is
today. I will discuss the past and future development, and take a closer look
at the advantages and disadvantages of Linux. I will talk about Linux
distributions, about Open Source in general and try to explain the choices
we have today.
This chapter answers questions like:
1.1 What is Linux?
1.2 What is Free Software?
1.3 What is the Linux Operating System?
1.4 What Benefit do i get?
1.5 Is Linux difficult?
1.6 What are the disadvantages?
1.7 Linux distribution choices?
1.8 Desktop Linux futures

1.1. What is Linux?
Linux is a free Unix-type operating system created by Linus Torvalds with
the help of developers around the world originally. Developed under the
GNU General Public License, the source code for Linux is freely available to
everyone or in other words which is free open source software.
In this way you can save millions of money for all the free software with a
supercomputer or aged computer that you own. Most of the Linux
Distributions can support various of computer hardware.
Linux has evolved into a powerful desktop operating system that can run on
already existing hardware. In many cases, it requires less memory and
processing power than other alternatives to offer similar performance on
the client. Because of its core design and open nature, Linux can be easily
customized. The openness and flexibility of Linux, not the price, is becoming
the driver for many organizations to migrate to this operating system. Its
functionality, stability, scalability, and support have been key factors that
have expanded the use of Linux from academic areas to the enterprise.

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