Linux

Thought you might not have heard of Linux, just like Windows and iOS, Linux is an operating system (OS). Linus was created in 1991 by Linus Torvalds, a student at the University of Helsinki. Even though approximately 2.1% of global OS users have Linux, it is the most widely known and used open source OS in the world.

What Makes Linux so Unique?

The key difference that makes Linux so unique is that it is an open source operating system. This means that the code used to create Linux is free and available for pubic view and edit. Users with the appropriate skill can also contribute to the OS. The core pieces of Linux are generally common and has many distributions. This gives Linux a plethora of customizable options. For example, applications, such as word processors and web browsers can be transferred ad swapped as you please. In addition, the home screen in fully customizable allowing you to make full use of the public code within Linux.

If you wish to contribute to Linux

 Mainly, Linux is written in C programming language but has other programming languages as additions. That said, you don't have to be a programmer to contribute to Linux. The community is always looking for other improvements to work on such as suggestions and design of the OS. Forms of contribution include

Testers - to make sure the code is running smoothly

Designers - to design eg. user interface and graphics

Writers - to write tutorials and information on how to operate Linux

Translators - to translate the writers work into other languages

Packagers - to put the code together and ensure it runs well

Evangelists - Linux propaganda

Developers - writing the Linux software

If you want to learn more about the Linus OS or wish to try the OS for yourself, then visit their website using this link below.

https://www.linux.org/