What is Linux?

Linux is the next generation of computer software, more than a simple operating system, such as windows or OS/X, Linux has been designed with you in mind. Created by a dedicated and ever growing numbers of developers around the world, Linux offers you the chance to do everything you ever wanted to do with your computer and much much more. Used daily by some of the world’s biggest corporations, such as Google, IBM, Microsoft, HP and Sun Microsystems, Linux is the next generation of software made by you, for you.

What can I do with Linux?

Linux allows you to control what you do, and lets you decide when you want to do it. Whether it’s surfing the internet, managing your email, graphics design, listening to or editing music, creating a spreadsheet or just simply word processing. The choices are endless, just simply decide which Linux distribution fits your needs.

How is Linux unique?

Linux is developed using the General Public License (GPL). This license is more than a software license, it protects your freedom and your right to choose. It allows you, the chance to not only copy, and share the software, but to modify it. That’s right; you have the rights to make alterations and to improve on any aspect of the software.

The Conclusion is?

As a result of these unique points, GPL software has possibly the largest communities of independent developers and users ever in the history of the world, a community that you can be part of. For further information, please visit the free software foundation.