Linux is an operating system for PCs, notebooks and others working in multitasking and multi-user.
Advantages of Using Linux
=>Multitasking is able to run commands simultaneously and accsess hardware simultaneously.
=>Namely multi user operating system at the same time can be used by more than one user is entered into the system
=>Virtual memory, linux can utilize the space on the disk to be used as virtual memory, a program which is not active in RAM will be stored on the hard drive.
=>Share Reader, Every command on Linux shared use of a library function, it is useful to save memory.
=>Linux is portable (not dependent on specific hardware), so it can be used ranging from notebook platforms to super computers.
=>Compatibility with IEEE POSIX.1, Standard makes linux supports many standards used by other UNIX operating systems.
=>The price is relatively lower.
=>Support in the form of the free software GNU software.
One derivative Linux
Ubuntu, Ubuntu is one Linux distribution based on Debian and has a graphical desktop interface. Ubuntu project is sponsored by Canonical Ltd (owned by Mark Shuttleworth Company).
Ubuntu History
Ubuntu is a South African ethical ideology centered on community loyalty and relationship between each other.
The word ubuntu comes from ZULU and XHOSA. Installed in a traditional African concept, is regarded as one of the founding principles of the new republic of South African and connected with the idea of the revival of Africa.
A short translation of the word ubuntu is "flavor to humanity towards others". Another translation is "the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity".
Ubuntu excellence
Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available and have good support from the community as well as from professional experts.
Ubuntu community is formed based on the ideas contained in the philosophy of Ubuntu:
That software should be available free of charge.
That software tools should be available in different languages each area and for those who have to limitation physical and financial.
That any person or user should have the freedom to change the software what they need.
These freedoms make Ubuntu different from other software that is proprietary or commercially. Not only free, but also gets the right to modify the software according to user needs.
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