3. Introduction
Evolution of Linux
Linux architecture
Parts of Linux
Features of Linux
Linux Distributions
Uses
Conclusion
4. A free Unix-type operating system developed
under GNU General Public License.
Free and Open source software - meaning
underlying source code may be used ,modified and
distributed either commercially or non-
commercially.
Supports most of the hardware platforms.
6. contains application
programs
Interface betweenuser
& kernel, interpretsall
commands to kernel, &
process all response
back fromkernel
core of Linux
operating
system, application
interface between
hardware and
softwareconsists of all
peripheral
devices
9. A Distribution, often called distro is a member of the
Linux family of computer operating system.
Includes Linux kernel, supporting utilities and libraries ,
and usually a large amount of application softwares.
Some popular mainstream Linux distributions are –
Debian ,Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Gentoo, Fedora, Arch Linux,
Open SUSE and Red Hat
10. Desktops
Servers, Mainframes and Supercomputers
Smart devices
Embedded devices
Gaming
Specialized uses – HTPC, digital security, education, in space, etc.
Old computers
Government sector
12. Already successful on many devices, moving towards many other
technological areas,
Is developing continuously through community driven projects,
Reason for the growth of cloud computing and popular web 2.0
services like Twitter, Linked In, You Tube, Google, etc.,
Linux will be increasingly the platform for new technologies.
