LINUX , an alternate of Windows operating system is a free or low cost, secure and reliable operating system. Efficiency and Stability are its main features. Linus Torvalds first got the idea to develop the Linux kernel in 1991, while studying in the University of Helsinki. Linus along with other team members completed it with the combination of the linux kernel and system component. This was the base of GNU project, so LINUX is also known as GNU/LINUX.
It has all the features that any complete operating system should have, like GUI ( graphical user interface), many useful collection of tools, important applications etc. Linux Operating system is supported by almost all hardwares ranging from simple PCs to supercomputers. All file systems such as FAT, NTFS etc are supported.
One of the most important features of Linux that none of its competitors have, is that LINUX is an open source operating system. Open Source means, its source code is open to all. Every one can view and edit the code to enhance the functions by adding new contributions. These contributions like the Linux are also Open Source.
