Linux Tutorial
Linux is a free and open-source, Unix-like operating system.
The English interpretation of Linux is Linux is not Unix.
Linux was created in 1991 by Linus Torvalds while he was a student at the University of Helsinki, primarily inspired by Minix and Unix ideas.
In this tutorial, we will introduce how to use Linux.
Linux is actually easy to learn, and we believe you can pick it up quickly.
Who is this Tutorial For?
This tutorial is aimed at Linux server-related knowledge and is suitable for individuals involved in operations or backend development.
What Knowledge is Required?
If you are familiar with operating system concepts, you will likely learn Linux quickly.
This tutorial will use the Linux distribution CentOS as an example to introduce the applications of the Linux system.
Linux is Open Source
Linux adheres to the GNU General Public License (GPL), allowing any individual or institution to freely use all the underlying source code of Linux, modify it, and redistribute it.
As Linux is free software, anyone can create a Linux distribution that suits their needs.
Currently, the main Linux distributions include:
- Debian (and its derivatives Ubuntu, Linux Mint)
- Fedora (and its related versions Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS)
- openSUSE
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