This document provides a brief history of Linux, beginning with Charles Babbage in the 19th century and the development of early computers. It discusses the development of UNIX in the 1960s-1970s and the GNU operating system by Richard Stallman in the 1980s. In 1991, Linus Torvalds developed the Linux kernel. The document then discusses the rise of popular Linux distributions and desktop interfaces. It notes that Linux is free, stable, and secure compared to other operating systems. Finally, it promotes a UK-based IT support company that provides Linux solutions and support for businesses.