Linux (also known as GNU/Linux) is a Unix-like computer operating system. It is one of the most prominent examples of open source development and free software; unlike proprietary operating systems such as Windows or Mac OS, all of its underlying source code is available to the public for anyone to freely use, modify, and redistribute.

Initially, Linux was primarily developed and used by individual enthusiasts on personal computers. Since then, Linux has gained the support of major corporations such as IBM, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, and Novell for use in servers and is gaining popularity in the desktop market. It is used in systems ranging from supercomputers to mobile phones. Proponents and analysts attribute its success to its security, reliability, low cost, and freedom from vendor lock-in.

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Главное правило сисадминов "Работает - не трогай" работает всегда. Особенно в случае с Linux.
kakty3 (Sergey Demurin) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:06:58 -0000
Главное правило сисадминов "Работает - не трогай" работает всегда. Особенно в случае с Linux.
7427466391linux : RT kuzu_doh: リナカフェなう。ついったったー出禁になったんか、ってくらい人が少ない [ε=⋤⋥⋤⋥⋤⋥⋤⋧ ぷっぷー
linux_cafe (linux_cafe) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:06:28 -0000
7427466391linux : RT kuzu_doh: リナカフェなう。ついったったー出禁になったんか、ってくらい人が少ない [ε=⋤⋥⋤⋥⋤⋥⋤⋧ ぷっぷー
そろそろデスクトップはLinuxで全然いけるような気がしてきた。
suppai_milk (ぱる) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:06:20 -0000
そろそろデスクトップはLinuxで全然いけるような気がしてきた。
By @-pr_linux Jonathan Thomas (JontheEchidna): Kubuntu Notification Helper http://bit.ly/bnkgo #postrank #-linux
linuxalert (Linux Alert) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:06:16 -0000
By @-pr_linux Jonathan Thomas (JontheEchidna): Kubuntu Notification Helper http://bit.ly/bnkgo #postrank #-linux
Linux Administrator - Boston, MA (http://tinyurl.com/yf2rh8e) Get Linux Jobs #Linux #02121
GetLinuxJobs (Get Linux Jobs) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:06:16 -0000
Linux Administrator - Boston, MA (http://tinyurl.com/yf2rh8e) Get Linux Jobs #Linux #02121
'Linux op ruim 30 procent netbooks, de hoogtijdagen van Windows zijn snel voorbij.' | Webwereld http://ow.ly/Acwr
hapeeg (Hapee) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:06:01 -0000
'Linux op ruim 30 procent netbooks, de hoogtijdagen van Windows zijn snel voorbij.' | Webwereld http://ow.ly/Acwr

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