Notes

Tux is a penguin. It's the mascot of Linux.
Linux is a multi-tasking, multi-user OS.
the idea of making free software to ask for user's comments, and suggestions to improve computer programs began with Richard Stallman, an employee of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). He used this approach in the early 1970s. He also said that free means freedom and not free. Later on, he created the GNU project, the goal was to produce a software that's free to use,distribute,and modify

Linux Torvalds created Linux in 1991. While studying at the uni of Helsinki, he used Minix, a version of UNIX OS, Linux along with others sent their requests for modifications and improvements to Andrew Tanenbaum. However, Tanenbaum felt the changes were not needed. bcuz of this, Torvalds decided to create LINUX. He took into account users' comments and suggestions to improve it. He created a clone of UNIX and released it free on the internet.
For the most of the 1990s, only CP experts can use the early VER of LINUX OS. But as programmers offered to help, the no. for Linux versions increased as people started writing programs for Linux. Linux became popular because its free and stable.

Linux Distribution, also known as “distro “, is defined as a collection of software applications.
Linux Distros
1. Ubuntu- It is the most popular distro.

2. Fedora project - It is the free version of Red Hat.

3. OpenSUSE - It is a stable, easy –to -use, multi-purpose and complete Linux distro. SUSE is a founding member of the Desktop Linux Consortium (DLC in short).

4. Debian GNU /Linux - It's organized by the Debian project; this distro is known for its free software and for its many options. Debian is one of the well-tested and bug-free distros available. It is the foundation of other popular distros like Ubuntu and Knoppix.

5. • Mandriva Linux - It is formerly known as Mandrake Linux; this Linux distribution was created by Mandriva. Its first release was based on red hat Linux.

6. Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distro launched in 2006. The distro offers its own unique desktop theme and a different set of applications. It is a distro for beginners.

7. PCLinuxOS uses the KDE desktop environment. It is a light-weight version of Mandriva. It is another choice for beginners.


QUESTIONS.

1. What is Linux?
2. Who created Linux?
3. What was the reason behind the creation of Linux?
4. What are the different Linux Distros and it meaning?
5. Why did Linux Became popular?
6. Who is the Mascot of Linux?
7. When was Linux created?
8. Who created MINUX?














Answers:
1. Linux is a multi-tasking, multi-user OS.

2. Linux Torvalds

3. Linux along with others sent their requests for modifications and improvements to Andrew Tanenbaum. However, Tanenbaum felt the changes were not needed.

4. A. Ubuntu- It is the most popular distro.
B. Fedora project - It is the free version of Red Hat.
C. OpenSUSE - It is a stable, easy –to -use, multi-purpose and complete Linux distro.
D. Debian GNU /Linux - It's organized by the Debian project; this distro is known for its free software and for its many options.
E. Mandriva Linux - It is formerly known as Mandrake Linux; this Linux distribution was created by Mandriva.
F. Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distro launched in 2006. The distro offers its own unique desktop theme and a different set of applications.
G. PCLinuxOS uses the KDE desktop environment. It is a light-weight version of Mandriva.

5. Because its Free and stable.

6. Tux

7. 1991

8. Andrew Tanenbaum