What Is Linux, Anyway? (1/2)

Part 1 of the reading of an article about what Linux is, what advantages it has over Windows, and how you can get it. The article itself can be found here: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/whats-this-linux-thing-and-why-should-i-try-it/

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Linux
• Windows

[MetallicGecko]

I'd just like to interject for moment. What you're refering to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.

[rml695]

@MetallicGecko I am aware :) Please note when the video was made. :)

[leo3696]

by the sound of ur computer in the background, i'd say your runnning Windows..

cuz Linux is silent..

[rml695]

@leo3696 Mac at the time. I'm now running Linux on an older Toshiba.

[k1ngpooh]

Lacking NeckBeard.

Grow a neckbeard son.

[rml695]

@k1ngpooh That came out of nowhere. LOL

[9001Megasavage]

you're hot

[VinuVonVin]

Correction as requested: Gentoo is pronounced with a soft g.

[rml695]

@townerj I have been made aware of this since the taping of this video, but thanks. :)