Linux itself is just a kernel (like the engine of a car), so to use Linux you need to select a Linux
distribution. Because the distribution you choose is so critical to your Linux experience, Part III of
this book is devoted to understanding, choosing, and installing the most popular Linux distributions.
Several of these distributions are included with this book, along with several useful bootable
Linux distributions. If you don??™t already have a Linux system in front of you, refer to Chapter 7 to
get started getting the Linux you want.
Summary
Linux is the most popular representation of the open source software model today and reflects a
rich history of shared software development techniques that date back to the first UNIX systems of
three decades ago. Today??™s Linux computer systems form the backbone of many major computing
centers around the world.
In recent years, Linux has become a great choice as a desktop system as well. You will find many
open source applications available for any type of application you can imagine (word processing,
music playing, e-mail, games, and so on). With its powerful networking and built-in security
features, Linux can provide a much safer computing environment than other desktop computing
systems.
Linux gives you the freedom to create the kind of computer system you need.
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