Linux is well-suited for forensic investigations due to its free and open-source tools, flexible environment, and ability to access low-level interfaces. However, its tools are more complicated to use than commercial packages and typically lack technical support. Linux distributions use a directory tree with essential directories like /bin, /etc, /home, and /var. Important commands provide information on processes, network connections, and disk usage. The Linux boot process involves the BIOS, boot loader, kernel initialization, and starting of processes at designated run levels.