Linus Torvalds built Linux Kernel in 1991. Since then, Linux has become very successful and popular.
Linux isn’t mainly used on personal computers. About 2% of users have installed it on their laptops or desktops.
But, Linux is widely known as a Server Operating System. 97% of Servers use Linux.
Linux is the system of Amazon Kindle e-readers, Smart TV-s, drones, and Tesla cars.
In this blog, you can find 5 reasons why Linux is so popular.
1. Free and open-source operating system.
Linux is a good example of an open-source operating system. You can easily download it from the Internet.
The open-source license gives you access to use, study, modify, and improve the Linux version design. The GNU (General Public License) offers the users the possibility to use, modify, and redistribute the entire source code of Linux functionalities for individuals or businesses. You can use the R-studio to modify the Linux code.
2. A simple design
Linux design is based on the design principles of Unix.
Linux uses a monolithic kernel. It manages the network tasks, process management, access to peripherals, and the file system.
The graphical interface is designed like the Windows X system model.
3. User-friendly Interface
Linux provides both the Command_line interface and the graphical interface.
The default interface is the graphical user interface. However, most Linux components use CLI (Command Line Interpreter).
BASH Shell on Linux
CLI is suitable for automating repetitive functions because it allows secure communication between system processes.
You can write the CLI commands on Linux through the Terminal.
KDE and Linux
The most popular graphical interfaces are KDE, GNOME, and Xfce.
4. Programming tools
Linux supports many programming languages. The GNU Toolbar contains most of the programming tools, including GNU Compiler and GNU Build.
GNU gathers all the compiler services in Ada, C, C ++, Java, and FORTRAN.
Besides, Linux supports Intel C ++, IBM XL C / C ++, SunStudio, and script languages: Perl, Python, PHP, and Ruby.
5. A long list of Applications
Linux operating system is not limited to only desktops and servers.
A wide range of devices uses Linux, making it one of the most widely used operating systems globally.
The Linux Kernel can run on different computer architectures, including ARM-based iPAQ systems, IBM Z9 and Z10 mainframe systems, and much more.
Some functionalities in Linux have been created to work in other traditional architectures.
The Linux Kernel can be configured to run on Apple Macintosh computers, based on Power PC and Intel processors, Portable Music Players, Video Game Consoles, and Smartphones.
The wide community of programmers offers support for Linux devices, and they can provide solutions to any problem in Linux.