Why Learn Linux

Why Learn Linux

 

GNU/Linux a Unix-like operating system, intiated by Linus Torvalds, in 1991. After it was released under GNU GPL, the support Free Software Foundation (FSF) and the community helped Linux establish as a a free/very low-cost operating system. Though Linux set off as a server OS, it has eventually evolved into various platforms, like desktops to super computers. Linux has also found its place in embedded devices and recently in handheld devices, with the introduction of Android.

With the growth of Linux server market, as well as the with embedded and mobile Linux markets, demand for Linux experts has also grown immensely. And this is the right time for IT experts to embrace Linux and open source.

Advantages of Linux

Linux is being implemented in every concievable platform, because its multifaceted advantages have been proven over time.

        

Freedom: Linux and many of its software are open source and anyone may customize it, meet their own requirements. Freedom to know the OS from inside, will also help to use it better and build better software. Also, the great number of Linux distributions offer freedom of choice.

Lower costs: The GNU GPL licence of Linux and a vast number of its software drastically brings down the cost factor.

Stability and Performance: Linux can be suitable for any kind of hardware, even the older ones. It is designed to scale up for massive concurrent usage and is till conveniently maintainable. Memory leaks and the likes seldom affects Linux's performance and stability. 

Flexibility and Compatibility: Linux is just right for any kind of platforms, may it be a server or desktop or embedded system or even a super computer. There is unlimited freedom to install only certain components that suit the requirements. Also most file formats can be processed on Linux and many a Unix software is compatible with Linux.

Network friendliness: Network functionality is core to Linux and it is very much ideal for a distributed work environment. Tasks like administration and backup can easily be performed over networks.

Multitasking: Various tasks can be simultaneously undertaken by Linux installations. Heavy background processes rarely slows down foreground tasks.

Security: Security is a glowing highlight of Linux and it is probably the most secure, popular OS. Linux generally a trouble-free system and policies can be set to control users and access on a granular level.