History of Linux
Linux Founder
Linus Torvalds created the Linux kernel in 1991 while
he was a student in Finland.
Background – UNIX
1970s – UNIX Operating System
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Powerful & stable
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Used in universities
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Closed-source & expensive
Birth of Linux (1991)
Linus Torvalds
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Wanted a free UNIX-like OS
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Created Linux Kernel
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Released as Open Source
GNU + Linux
GNU Tools
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Linux Kernel
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GNU/Linux Operating System
Why Linux Matters Today
- Runs most internet servers
- Foundation of cloud computing
- Base OS for cyber security (Kali Linux)