{"id":7451,"date":"2021-05-29T08:23:12","date_gmt":"2021-05-29T08:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/?p=7451"},"modified":"2026-02-09T08:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T08:16:54","slug":"what-is-linux-its-features-advantages-and-disadvantages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/what-is-linux-its-features-advantages-and-disadvantages\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux: What It Is, Key Features, and Pros & Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"

Linux is one of the most powerful operating systems on the market. It is completely open-source and very popular among programmers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Linux operating system was developed in 1971 by the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. At first, it was very expensive, and for this reason, it was not very popular. Later, all versions of this operating system were provided to users for free and were completely open source.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Since 1990, Linux has been present in most areas dealing with technology and computers. It may be interesting to know that Linux is even present in thermostats, the technology used in some cars, and some refrigerators and TVs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Linux is more of a secure, reliable, and hassle-free operating system for users than a platform used in these devices.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Introduction to Linux<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Like iOS, Windows, and Mac OS, Linux is an operating system. In fact, Linux is one of the most popular and widely used platforms in the world. It may be interesting to know that a product called Android gets all its power from the Linux operating system.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An operating system is software that manages all the hardware resources associated with your desktop or laptop. Simply put, an operating system manages the relationship between your computer system’s software and hardware. The Linux operating system includes several sections, each of which we will introduce and explain in the following.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Familiarity with different parts of the Linux operating system<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

The different parts of the Linux operating system are as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1- Boot loader:<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Boot loading, or bootloader, is a part of the Linux operating system. It is responsible for managing the boot process of your computer system. For most users, this is actually the part that appears in the image when the system is turned on. It disappears after a short time and supposedly raises your system.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2- Kernel<\/a>:<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

The kernel is the operating system’s core, and it’s exactly what Linux is. The kernel is responsible for managing the CPU, memory, and the surrounding memory and hardware. It is the lowest level of an operating system.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3- Init system:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

The initial system is a subsystem responsible for bootstrapping the user space. It receives its power from Daemon controllers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4- Daemons:<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

These are the background services of the entire Linux system, such as printers, voice services, and the like. They are also active from pre-boot to boot time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5- Graphical Server:<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

As its name implies, a graphics server is a subsystem responsible for executing graphics that appear on the monitor or the user’s screen. This part of the Linux system is also a Server X, or X for short.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6- Desktop environment:<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

The desktop environment is the part that the user deals with. There are many desktop environments from which the user can choose. Environments such as GNOME, Cinnamon, Mate, Pantheon, Enlightenment, KDE, Xfce, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

These desktop environments include custom and non-transferable applications (Built-in applications). Such as file managers, configuration tools, web browsers, and games)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

7- Applications:<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Linux desktop has not offered its users all the applications and arrays, and has not prepared for them. Like Windows or Mac OS, Linux has thousands of environmentally friendly programs and applications that users can easily find, download, and install.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In its current version, Linux has an application store from which users can find and install any program. Ubuntu Linux, for example, has its software hub.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Why use Linux?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Many computer users ask this question. Why should we accept the hassle of learning how to work with another operating system when we know the systems of other common agents well and know how to work with them?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To answer this question, we must first turn to another question. Is the operating system you are currently using working properly? Do problems with viruses, server and CPU slowdowns, permissions to access the original version, repair costs, and other such problems threaten you while working with it?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If the answer to this question is yes, you now have the answer to the previous question. Linux is the best option for people whose computer operating systems are experiencing these problems.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The main advantages and features of Linux are the following three:<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n