You have probably heard of Linux as the free alternative to Windows and OS X. It's
one of the most popular free PC operating systems out there and chances are, you are already using it without realizing. Did you know that your
Android phone is powered by Linux? It is an incredibly versatile
piece of code that can fit the needs of almost any user.
If you are looking for something different to try on the desktop besides Mac and Windows, you should really give Linux a try. Not only is it free, it is
extremely customizable. Similar to
Android on the smartphone, you can customize Linux to your heart's content. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. In order to get into Linux, there are probably a few things you should know first before diving in. In this guide, we will cover
what you should know about a Linux operating system on the desktop.
1. What Is Linux?
When someone mentions Linux, it's always in conjunction with another name, e.g. Fedora Linux, Ubuntu Linux, Android powered by Linux; the list goes on and on. What exactly is Linux anyway? 'Linux' refers to
the Linux kernel, which is a
program that interfaces between the application software and the hardware of a computer. What they all have in common is that they all use the same kernel as the interface between software and hardware. In cases where the computer is referred to as 'running Linux', it is running an OS with Linux as the kernel.
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