Linux
Penguin-branded operating system
Linux is a free, open-source operating system kernel originally developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991.
The term often refers to complete operating systems built around this kernel, called Linux distributions: Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian.
Linux powers most web servers, Android phones, and supercomputers.
Programmers and system administrators value its flexibility and command-line tools: I run Linux on my home server.
Open source license type
- GNURecursive-acronym operating system
- free softwarePrograms costing nothing
- copyleftMandatory openness inheritance clause
- source codeProgramming instructions before compilation
repository · Git · fork · contribution · licensing · community · collaboration · transparency
Forceful striking blow
- terminalAt the endpoint
- command-lineText-based computer interface
- grepText pattern search utility
- pipeHollow conveyance channel
scripting · fish · chmod · sudo · root · stdin · stdout · redirection
Interconnected humanity, or its namesake OS
- DebianOpen-source Linux OS
- ArchLandmark name prefix
- elementaryOf first principles
- KaliFierce goddess of endings
apt · yum · repository · installer · distribution
Southwestern indigenous nation
- sysadminComputer systems manager
- SSHCryptographic remote access protocol
- daemonSupernatural attendant entity
- servicesActs performed for others
systemd · uptime · headless · LAMP · hosting · logs · permissions · networking
Massive and undifferentiated
- modulesSelf-contained system components
- interruptsBreaks another's speech
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- memory managementCoordinating program RAM usage
drivers · filesystems · bootloader · processes · paging · swap · virtualization · panic
Gathering place for discourse
- IRCText-based chat protocol
- mailing listCompiled recipient addresses
- wikiUser-editable web pages
- hackathonTimed team programming event
conference · contributors · developers · enthusiasts · documentation · support · Reddit · advocacy
Unix graphical interface
- CinnamonName suggesting warmth
- desktop environmentOS graphical interface suite
- compositorOne who arranges type
- tilingSurface-covering arrangement
themes · panels · file manager · system tray · notifications
GPL
Open source license type
- GNURecursive-acronym operating system
- free softwarePrograms costing nothing
- copyleftMandatory openness inheritance clause
source code · repository · Git · fork · contribution · licensing · community · collaboration · transparency · contributors
bash
Forceful striking blow
- terminalAt the endpoint
- command-lineText-based computer interface
- grepText pattern search utility
pipe · scripting · fish · chmod · sudo · root · stdin · stdout · redirection · wildcards
Ubuntu
Interconnected humanity, or its namesake OS
- DebianOpen-source Linux OS
- ArchLandmark name prefix
- elementaryOf first principles
Kali · apt · yum · repository · installer · distribution
Apache
Southwestern indigenous nation
- sysadminComputer systems manager
- SSHCryptographic remote access protocol
- daemonSupernatural attendant entity
services · systemd · uptime · headless · LAMP · hosting · logs · permissions · networking · firewall
monolithic
Massive and undifferentiated
- modulesSelf-contained system components
- interruptsBreaks another's speech
- schedulingAssigning times to events
memory management · drivers · filesystems · bootloader · processes · paging · swap · virtualization · panic · preemption
forum
Gathering place for discourse
- IRCText-based chat protocol
- mailing listCompiled recipient addresses
- wikiUser-editable web pages
hackathon · conference · contributors · developers · enthusiasts · documentation · support · Reddit · advocacy · newcomers
GNOME
Unix graphical interface
- CinnamonName suggesting warmth
- desktop environmentOS graphical interface suite
- compositorOne who arranges type
tiling · themes · panels · file manager · system tray · notifications
- IT Infrastructurecloud computing, data center, virtual machine, server, VM
- Operating SystemsWindows, macOS, DOS, Debian, Solaris
- European TechSAP, Siemens, Nokia, Philips, Spotify
- tech hobbies3D printing, robotics, electronics, home automation, coding
- Unix/Linuxkernel, bash, GNU, Debian, Ubuntu
- HomelabNAS, server, Docker, Raspberry Pi, file server
Linuxproprietary software
Restricted, owned computer programs
Windows · Microsoft Windows · macOS · commercial software · iOS
LinuxWindows
Microsoft operating system
walled garden · Apple ecosystem · Microsoft · consumer electronics · black box
Linuxproprietary software
Restricted, owned computer programs
closed-source · walled garden · Microsoft · Apple · software as a service
- Linux userOpen-source operating system adopter