LINUX

Linux is a generic term referring to Unix-like computer operating systems based on the Linux kernel. Their development is one of the most prominent examples of open source software collaboration; typically all the underlying source code can be used, freely modified, and redistributed, both commercially and non-commercially, by anyone under the terms of the GNU GPL license and other free software licenses.

Linux is predominantly known for its use in servers, although can be installed on a wide variety of computer hardware, ranging from embedded devices, mobile phones, watches snd supercomputers. Linux installed on both desktop and laptop] computers, have become increasingly commonplace in recent years.

The name "Linux" comes from the Linux kernel, originally written in 1991 by Linus Torvalds.