Most of the computer users know what an operating system is because their work is limited to using programs. These programs are usually made by the company or the organization people work for. Any upgrade or alternative software also managed by the company. It is mostly the people who work at home or use home […]

An operating system is the software, which supports various devices, drives, programs so that its abilities could be utilized. A base operating system is necessary for the proper utilization of computer resources. The use is not limited to general people; so the complex operating systems and supported programs are available for professionals too. What is […]

To break away from the normal concept, try operating systems Linux. Linux operating system have all the essential features that any user would require such as playing audio and video files, creating documents, browsing web, running and managing web server, and creating programs. The problem lies in the fact that there are lesser customer services […]

When it comes to Linux operating system, people often confuse it with programs and generally ask question “Is Linux an operating system?” People have come to know about operating system very late. They identify with it because of Microsoft office package, which enables them to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and manage e-mails. New versions […]

This article deals with the demonstration of how to install redhat Linux 5 in a typical situation. The media chosen for this article will be a DVD, and we will use solely the DVD to describe how to install redhat Linux 5. The first step while trying how to install redhat Linux 5 would be […]

The Fedora Linux distribution, to be frank, isn’t meant for all and sundry. Linux veterans who looked forward to a more user friendly desktop Linux Mint 11 will appreciate what Fedora Linux brings to the table far more than anyone else, in all likelihood. The novices to Linux who wish to test the waters of […]

All operating systems have applications, which are essential in the operation of a computer. The very management of the associated hardware and software is only made possible due to the environment provided by operating systems. Linux operating systems are based on UNIX. Computers, servers, game consoles, mobile phones – Linux is ubiquitous in today’s world. […]

Linux represents a revolution, and an independence of sorts against proprietary operating systems. The underlying idea that has gone into the creation of Linux is absolutely contrary to the motives of corporations like Microsoft and Apple. Linux is all about creating an open, transparent system, where users and programmers collaborate to create the products (that […]

Linux has been an operating system in vogue lately, and with good reason. It offers a very viable alternative to proprietary operating systems, chief among them being Microsoft Corporation’s Windows OS, and Apple Inc.’s Macintosh OS. It has moved on from a nascent stage of catering to only open source enthusiasts to a more generalized […]

Linux is a free open source operating system developed by Linus Torvalds. He made it available to general public through General public license (GNU). According to this license, you can alter, modify, develop and redistribute the software with same privilege that you acquired when you download it. Being a open source software, it has been […]