What is Linux - Robotspeech
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What is Linux - Robotspeech
Linux is one of the most prominent examples of free software and open source development: typically all underlying source code can be freely modified, used, and redistributed by anyone. [2] The name "Linux" comes from the Linux kernel , started in 1991 by Linus Torvalds . The system's utilities and libraries usually come from the GNU operating system , announced in 1983 by Richard Stallman . The GNU contribution is the basis for the alternative name GNU/Linux . [3] Predominantly known for its use in servers , Linux is supported by corporations such as Dell , Hewlett-Packard , IBM , Novell , Oracle Corporation , Red Hat , and Sun Microsystems . It is used as an operating system for a wide variety of computer hardware , including desktop computers , supercomputers , [4] video game systems, such as the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 , several arcade games , and embedded devices such as mobile phones , routers , and stage lighting systems.
Blip | April 25, 2008
