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Everything Linux related. Tutorials, how-to’s, guides, news. Beginner-friendly. Questions and answers about Ubuntu and CentOS and its derivatives.
What is Linux and what makes it superior to Mac OS X and Windows? How to do this and that? Problems and solutions. Tutorials for beginners.
Linux is the world’s leading operating system in all areas, except the Desktop. From microcontrollers to smartwatches and supercomputers, it absolutely dominates the computer market. It’s so overpowered it’s not even funny.
The famous kernel was first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds. Since than it has gained massive popularity.
The philosophy behind the Linux kernel is to be free and accessible to anyone. Unlike the original Unix operating system which was completely closed up and Minix which was limited to educational use only, the creation of Linux Torvalds is free for everyone to use and modify.
For this reason there are thousands of distributions of the OS. Definitely more than there are users for. Popular distributions include Ubutntu, Debian, Red Hat, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, CentOS and many others.
Many people claim that the operating system is more secure than Windows and Mac OS. While it delivers the best security for the price, you certainly need to pay attention to what you are doing, because hackers don’t sleep much.
This section will focus mainly on Ubuntu and CentOS/Alma/Rocky Linux as they are the leading server distributions in the moment.
I will write mostly tutorials for newbies and people who want to learn. Practical problems and solutions will be explored.
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What are some useful software programs that run on Linux, but not Windows? Linux is a versatile operating system that offers a wide range of software options for users. While many popular software programs are available for both Linux and Windows, there are some programs that are exclusive to Linux and cannot be found on … Read moreWhat are some programs that run on Linux but not Windows?
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Introduction: Which is more secure: Windows XP or Linux? In the realm of technology, few battles evoke as much curiosity and debate as the question of operating system security. With a never-ending stream of malicious hackers and cyber-criminals on the prowl, we find ourselves immersed in a spectacle, akin to high-stakes theater. Which one is … Read moreWhich is more secure: Windows XP or Linux?
Sharing a single machine between two different operating systems can be a tricky balancing act. Dual booting Windows and Linux can offer more flexibility, but also comes with certain risks to consider.