By: Klaudia Pogace & Alex Tammaro

Linus Torvalds -1991

UNIX

Released on the internet for free

What is Linux?

Operating System

Enables applications to perform tasks

Open operating system

Kernel

Levels of the Kernel

Interface

Kernel code

Board support package

Desktop Operating System

MultitaskingDemand Paging

Swap Space

Disk Shock Protection

Extension of physical memory

Makes OS run faster

Application of virtual memory

Lazy loading Technique

Linux and Open Software

Open Software Movement

33.8% of the world runs on Linux

Worth over $25 Billion

Sources https://www.linux.com/learn/resource-center/376-

linux-is-everywhere-an-overview-of-the-linux-operating-system

http://www.gnu.org/gnu/linux-and-gnu.html

http://www.foogazi.com/2006/12/19/5-advantages-of-using-linux-over-windows/

http://www.etechplanet.com/blog/key-features-of-the-linux-operating-system.aspx \

http://www.ragibhasan.com/linux/