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RE: This weekend is a GREAT time to get a Linux laptop!
Ive never known what Linux is. I realize its a seperate operating system from Mac or Windows, but how come you never hear of any of there computers until now? do they make computers? what do they make? who are they?
is it better than apple or windows? ive owned an apple for about 10 years and my dad for about 30 years so I know apple. but wtf is Linux?!
Thanks for the question @nabes
Here is the official answer via Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux
Here is an easier to read answer: https://opensource.com/resources/what-is-linux
And here are some of my own comments:
Linux is a highly modular operating system, based on Unix. Unix was a class of operating systems running massive servers which were common for years in large organizations and in the running the internet. However, Linux runs on the same platforms as Windows or OSX. Like Windows, it can run on a wide variety of hardware.
One of the big differences between Linux and both Windows & OSX is that Linux separates the graphical interface and the operating system. In Linux, the graphical interface is just another application that the system can run. This means that the interface could be changed (and there are lots of options) and it could be removed all together, which is what is done often in environments where Linux is run on a server.
I've been using Linux since 1997, on both desktops, laptops and servers. It's definitely.
I hope this helps!
cool thanks for the help.
I dont really understand all the computer lingo but I think I get the just of it. Is Linux cheaper than the other 2? and does it run pretty much the same programs or do you need special software cuz its not as popular?
Most versions of Linux are free, and you can download them off the internet.
Many programs run on both Linux, Windows and OSX (Firefox and Chrome browsers, for instance, and LibreOffice) but others will not. There are often functional equivalent programs for free in Linux.