Discover 10 reasons why Linux is the best operating system 286012

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We list 10 reasons why Linux stands out from its main competitors

Even if you're not a computer fan, you've certainly heard of Windows, until today).  4xk3v

O Linux opened the door for several programmers and software developers to work and disseminate their creations free of any financial or bureaucratic issue. Currently, the Linux has several distributions and, despite being the biggest competitor of Windows e MacOS, few know the main advantages of this system. In this article, we will explore ten points that Linux Tech Tips listed to show how Linux is the best operating system you can use.

Freedom 5m57h

O Linux is completely Free, thanks to the community that is always making additions, code corrections and improving the different distributions of the operating system. Furthermore, organizations such as Linux Foundation receive from large companies such as Intel and even from Microsoft. The goal of these organizations is to standardize Linux to more connectivity, software and hardware compatibility to produce programs and services for those who need these solutions. The freedom is also to be able to customize Linux and make it completely your own.

software management 3p2a3q

O Linux uses package managers to automate the processes of installing and removing programs. To this day the Linux community scoffs at the Windows because of its manual process of needing to look for a specific installation file for a hardware, when in Linux a simple command is able to install the correct program on your machine and even update all packages that have updates for your system. Also, unlike Windows, you can choose when you want to update (or if you never want to update).

Installing programs on Linux is as simple as clicking a button

Performance 2o6s4l

It's not a joke when they say the Linux it can run on any electronic device: from a supercomputer to a toaster. the version TinyCore Linux needs only 16 MB of RAM to work normally! All this incredible performance of Linux is only possible because the architecture of the operating system has been simplified to the maximum when compared to its two biggest competitors: Windows e resurrect old computers and notebooks.

Stability 49703g

Once the Linux is correctly configured and running normally, the guarantee is practically certain that the system will always remain stable. In addition to having a kernel (system core) well organized, most Linux drivers are open source, which means that even if these programs have a problem, the programming community will generate fixes quickly. 

Transparency 4m1617

If you're insightful enough, the Linux allows you to check in detail everything that is happening in the operating system (processes, programs, hardware, memory, etc). And even if you're not very interested in this technical part, know that there is someone who is. O Ubuntu, one of the most famous distributions in the Linux, has an information collection system that makes the processes taking place on your machine visible to other s (but maintaining a certain level of privacy), making the action of malicious programs much more complicated when there is an entire community taking care of your system.

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O Linux is the system that allows the the greatest degree of customization, becoming the first operating system, for example, to implement the use of virtual desktops to organize their work and applications (years before the Windows e MacOS do the same). And it's not just visual customization: you can install features from other Linux distributions into your own!

From appearance to more complex elements, you can customize Linux however you want

the command line 5z2o3

O Bus Terminal do Linux it is the heart of the operating system. Through this simple window, the has complete control over his machine by using command lines. You can control data inputs and outputs and error reporting, as well as run scripts of commands in bash ou na shell (command platform) of your choice. Using just a simple command line you can run a series of programs and functions, without even having to leave the terminal and open other windows.

Command line commands are a powerful tool in Linux

Portability 5d1i7

Only Linux allows you to save the entire operating system (with its files and settings) on a pen drive and take it with you wherever you want. The system has a high level of portability that allows it to be used on any type of device via USB directly from a flash drive. If you prefer, you can even create an online repository and store your settings, and when you're on another machine, just it and you'll have all the functionality of your original computer ready to use.

learning and community 6q2f4x

If you work with computers or are just a computer buff, the Linux is the best operating system to learn about this fascinating area of ​​technology. There is an extensive and varied amount of material online that teaches you from tinkering with the system's graphical interface to performing memory manipulation. Furthermore, the community Linux is gigantic, with s around the world willing to solve the most diverse doubts and make changes and improvements to the system.

Ubuntu is one of the most famous Linux distributions that receives updates from the community constantly.

And you, reader, are you already a of a Linux distribution or are you interested in trying this operating system? Leave your opinion in the comments.

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