Linux Operating System vs Windows of Bill & Melinda Gates

Caitanyachandra · November 12, 2001

Here is the doozie on Linux OS.

Linux is an operating system that was initially created as a hobby by a young student, Linus Torvalds, at the University of Helsinki in Finland. Linus had an interest in Minix, a small UNIX system, and decided to develop a system that exceeded the Minix standards. He began his work in 1991 when he released version 0.02 and worked steadily until 1994 when version 1.0 of the Linux Kernel was released. The current full-featured version is 2.4 (released January 2001) and development continues.

Linux is developed under the GNU General Public License and its source code is freely available to everyone. This however, doesn't mean that Linux and its assorted distributions are free -- companies and developers may charge money for it as long as the source code remains available. Linux may be used for a wide variety of purposes including networking, software development, and as an end-user platform. Linux is often considered an excellent, low-cost alternative to other more expensive operating systems.

Due to the very nature of Linux's functionality and availability, it has become quite popular worldwide and a vast number of software programmers have taken Linux's source code and adapted it to meet their individual needs. At this time, there are dozens of ongoing projects for porting Linux to various hardware configurations and purposes.

Linux has an official mascot, the Linux Penguin, which was selected by Linus Torvalds to represent the image he associates with the operating system he created.

Although many variations of the word Linux exist, it is most often pronounced with a short " i " and with the first syllable stressed, as in LIH-nucks.

General Linux Resources on the Web

Why Linux is Great

Linux advocacy information -- why Linux is better a better alternative to other operating systems.

How to Pronounce "Linux"

Audio clip of Linus Torvalds pronouncing the word "Linux" in Swedish. English version.

The Linux Counter

Over 90,000 Linux users have registered for the Linux Counter, with an estimated total of over 12 million Linux users worldwide.

Linux Center

Categorized Linux links. Also available in French.

Linux Links - The Linux Portal Site

Extensive list of categorized Linux links.

Linux Newbie

Linux Newbie site complete with Newbieized Help Files.

Linux Now

Searchable file library and other resources.

Linux Quotes

Assorted Linux quotes from usenet and signature files.

http://www.linuxvalley.com/

Italian language Linux info.

Operating System Comparison Chart

Interactive chart that compares Linux with other operating systems.

Uk.Linux.Org

Overview of Linux and sources of documentation. Also hosts several ongoing Linux projects.

LinuxHQ

What's new in the latest Kernel, patches, and upgrade information.

Linux HOW-TO

Categorized list of Linux HOWTO documents.

Linux Kernel Archives

The authoritative source for the latest version of the Linux kernel.

Woven Goods for Linux

General Linux information and resources.

The Rampantly Unofficial Linus Torvalds FAQ

A collection of trivia and personal facts about Linus Torvalds.

Linux Logos, Banners, and Mascots

Assorted links to penguin and non-penguin logos.

Caitanyachandra · November 12, 2001

Here's the lowdown on WIndows.

Why as innovation in the software market been strifed for the last 10 years? The GUI took off in DOS. It has not changed whatsoever since then. Would it take 15 years to upgrade to a new OPERATING System? Why don't we have a 3-d interface on our desktops by now. WHy hasn't the OS changed yet. WHy is innovation dead in computer history? This is not the automotive industry where there are only 2-3 companies building autoMOBILES. It's a computer realm with millions of software and hardware startups.

One innovation, or for lack of better crosswords is change, is the LIEnux operating system. There is not much different on the outside or much inside. However it is a competitor, albeit differently. I don't want to getinto game theory or economic theory as to why competition creates innovative design but Windows is definitely not new.

No reason we should be stuck with a stolen operating system on our desktops. Not a single computer manufacturer releases an alternate OS for the IBM-AT compatible style.

My theory is that Bill Gates, aka as the king of operating system architect is behind all this. Not only this, but LINUX OS!

Could he have sponsored an alternate OS to compete against Windows only to choke it at the end... Why not. It would swallow into the unmanifest competing organizations. Then kill the damn man. Defeat the OS. WHOLLOh. You own the operating system market, the application suite arena, and the single--application mondo.

Chaitanyachandra.

[This message has been edited by Caitanyachandra (edited 03-16-2002).]