Linux is an open-source, Unix-like operating system that runs on multiple hardware platforms. There are over 350 Linux distributions available including popular options like Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and Red Hat. Linux distributions are suitable for different users, with Ubuntu being good for all levels of users. Linux offers advantages like low cost, reliability, security, and built-in applications, but also has drawbacks like sometimes being not user-friendly and having limited hardware support and applications for computer gamers. Linux is widely used in servers, supercomputers, desktops, laptops, and many other devices.

1. LINUX

3. What is Linux ????

4. Cont.….
• Basically a Kernel.
• Unix like Operating System.
• Multitasking Operating System.
• Multiuser Operating System.
• Famous example of free
software.

5. Cont.….
• An Open Source Development.
• Runs on Multiple hardware platforms.
• Originally developed for Intel 80386 CPUs,
now supports various architectures.
• Not only Character Interface but User
Interface is available.
• Has the X-Windows GUI.

6. Linux Distributions:
There are, at last count, over 350 distinct
distributions of Linux.
• Fedora.
• Ubuntu.
• Redhat.
• Debian.
• Slackware.
• Suse.

7. The Suitable One!!!
• Redhat is good for enterprise work.
• Slackware is intended for advanced
professional users.
• Debian is good for professional End-Users.
• Fedora is good for personal use and
developing.
• Mandriva, for non technical users.
• Ubuntu is good for All !!

8. Cont.…..

10. Low Cost

11. Reliability

12. Security

13. Built-in Applications

14. Choices

15. Portable

17. Not User-Friendly/Confusing

18. Learning

19. Supporting Hardware

20. • Computer Gamers.
• Limited Applications

21. Growing Graph:

22. Where it is used ???
• Servers
• Super computers
• Desktop
• Laptops
• Televisions Samsung most models,
LG some models
• Digital Video Recorder
• MP3 portable players
• Mobile phones
• Gaming consoles
• Toys