What is Linux

This article is written for those who have not been exposed to Linux systems. Understanding the Linux system is a must for a technology (even if it is not directly related to the computer), but for the average user, only knowing Windows is enough, but I think it is beneficial to understand the Linux system. (Although it is difficult to appear immediately). Below I will use a simple question and answer to take a preliminary look at what Linux is:

Q: Summarize Linux in one sentence?

A : Linux is an operating system, just like windows.

To understand Linux, please understand the open source movement first. This was a campaign initiated by Richard · Mr. Stallman in the 1980s. The main goal is to create a complete computer system, all parts of which are open source. The initial purpose of this project is very good. In the interview with Stallman, "If the whole system is open, then at some point, you don't have to be forced to deceive your friends." The GNU project is for more justice. Peace and friendship.

Of course, from a metaphysical point of view, from a metaphysical point of view, since members (tens of thousands of hackers) are free labor for their interests, all their results are free. The world is big enough to be a supercomputer, and the router can run the Linux system. Linux has a market share of over 80% in supercomputers, and the websites you visit, such as qq, are basically linux. The famous Hundred Dollar Computer Child Popularization Program uses Linux as the operating system. China exclusively uses Linux in the so-called Godson plan.

Q: What can Linux do?

A: In addition to the lack of game software on Linux, it seems that there is no difference between Windows and Windows. If it is different, it is only more powerful.

Q: If I choose linux, what do I get and what will I lose?

A: If you are a good person to learn, Linux is like a treasure house. Because you can get the results of world-class hackers.

If you are a lesser-minded person, Linux means less resources, and you can run the latest Linux system even on very old computers. No virus, no anti-virus software. No longer need to install pirated windows, away from endless blue screens and Trojans, viruses.

The software in linux can be downloaded simply through a software called "software center", without having to go everywhere to find it. There is a very appropriate metaphor: using linux is like opening a supermarket at home, thinking Just want to go directly to the shelf and take it. Microsoft is learning now, so now there is something called Application Center in Windows 8, but it is still not as good as Linux, because Linux is mostly free.

But the windows software can not be installed directly on Linux. Although the relative software is almost always a replacement on Linux. If you want to run windows software on linux, you can pass the adaptation layer called wine, but this stuff is more complicated, and not everything can be wine.

Secondly, because activeX is Microsoft's proprietary technology, the places that use activex, such as most domestic banks, cannot be used under Linux. But not all online banking can't be used, and you can install a windows in the virtual machine to run online banking.

Q: What is the compatibility between Linux and Windows?

A: If you are asking for file interoperability, 90% of the files created under Windows can be opened under Linux, and vice versa. But not all, because although I have not seen it, it is said that there are similar cases.

Q: Do you need to be proficient in using a computer, or do you need professional knowledge?

A: I am sure of the answer, the answer is "No“ Because I gave my parents a linux, they have any professional knowledge. Now the linux graphical interface has been developed very well, and no difference with windows. The difference is just the use of habits, such as ubuntu default maximum minimize button is on the top left, and windows is on the upper right, and you can no longer see the disgusting cde drive letter.

Among the people I know, no less than ten people have told me that if the computer has a problem, it is necessary to get the computer to re-do the system. I was surprised, because I understand that redoing the system seems to be 20-30 dollars outside, and I will reinstall the system in the virtual machine every few days, and no one has paid me any money (laughs). If the only thing you can do with a problem is to find someone to do it again, then what is the difference between Windows or Linux?

It should be noted that if you take a linux computer to find after-sales, the only reaction they can make is to fall over the door or reload an XP, so you better have a knowledgeable side. people. But it's not always true. For example, I don't have it, and there is no problem.