Introduction to Linux
Before we start learning Linux, let’s first understand- What is an Operating System? Every time you switch on your computer, you see a screen where you can perform different activities like writing something, browse the Internet or watch a video. But, have you ever thought- how does the computer know that you are asking it to run a mp4 file (video)? The answer is: Operating System (or the kernel), which does this work. A kernel is a program at the heart of any operating system that takes care of fundamental stuff, like letting hardware communicate with software. So, to work on your computer, you need an Operating System (OS). In fact, right now you are using one of the popular OS's like Windows, macOS, or Linux, as you read this blog on your computer. However, here we will learn what Linux is and what benefits it offers over other OS's available. What is Linux? Just like Windows and macOS , Linux is an operating system. In fact, one of the most popular platfor