Since its inception in 1991, Linux has grown to become a major force in computing – powering everything from the New York Stock Exchange to mobile phones, supercomputers, and consumer devices.
An overview of Operating Systems
An Operating System (OS) is an interface between a computer user and computer hardware. An operating system is a software which performs all the basic tasks like file management, memory management, process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.