What is Linux and why is it used?
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Linux is an open-source operating system kernel that can be used to build your own, custom operating system to fit your computing needs. Because it’s open-source, it’s also free, so you can find whatever distribution you need and install it on your machine without having to pay for it. Furthermore, each distribution is often heavily refined towards a specific goal, whether its being small, fast, efficient, or comprehensive. It’s fairly popular among the hacking community (both “White hat” hackers – tinkerers and hobbyists – and “Black hat” hackers – the malicious ones that create viruses), and since it’s so popular, people are constantly working to keep it secure.
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