What is an operating system?
In simplest terms an operating system is the essential interface required between the user and the computer hardware and software. Operating systems are responsible for managing and allocating all the shared system resources which enables high performance and smooth operations.
Here comes the advanced Linux operating system
Developed in 1969 by Dennis Ritchie, Ken Thompson and their other team members at AT & T labs UNIX is considered to be one of the fastest and most stable open source operating system that is being preferred by personal users and corporate houses alike. Linux a UNIX type open source operating system was written by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and instantly gained popularity. Besides the other common features provided by other operating systems like program and file management and easy user interaction there are few salient features of Linux which makes it stand apart in the crowd:
Multitasking: This is one essential feature of Linux that helps in faster completion of job as you can simultaneously perform two tasks on you system without impacting its performance. For example you can issue a print command and can continue with your editing job at the same time.
Multi-user: This property of Linux operating system makes it attractive for all sized organizations for the ease of setting up of a network where all the users can simultaneously access data from the same Linux server from their own terminals.
Flexibility: UNIX operating system was originally developed for researchers and hence was created with a purpose that it can adapt itself expertly to the changing demands during the course of research activity. Therefore Linux is ideal for users that want to perform a number of different tasks without feeling the restrictions imposed by the operating system. Therefore Linux is an extremely user friendly operating system that can be customized based on the specific user requirements.
Loaded with features like a fully function easy to navigate user interface, professional internet services and large number of inbuilt applications like multimedia and office suites, this operating system is being preferred by users across the globe.
And to add cherry to the cake, Linux license can be obtained for free as it is being distributed freely under GNU GPL. Easy installation and lots of online tutorials makes it easy to gain understanding of the amazing operating system. So download your own copy of Linux and get started.