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What is Linux?
Technically speaking, Linux is the kernel of a computer operating system. A
kernel is software that enables communications between computer
applications and hardware, providing system services like file management,
virtual memory, device I/O, and more. When combined with other software
programs and applications it becomes what is known as Linux, a complete
Operating System, also sometimes called GNU/Linux, to give deserved credit
to all of the software. This collection of software makes up what is called a
distribution. Each distribution is a collection of programs put together by a
particular person or persons, be it a for-profit company like Redhat, or a
group of like-minded individuals who just want to do it their way.
Distributions vary in areas such as ease of installation, included software, and
kernel versions. You should spend some time learning the particulars of
available distributions, and making sure your system hardware is supported.
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