What is linux and how does it work?

Question

Is it already on my computer, i have a mac?

Answer 1

No, mac and linux are both UNIX base so you already have UNIX but not linux. Linux is an alternative free operating system like windows and mac. (except free) I would say linux is better.

Answer 2

I would say the same as above.

I would also say that you have a edge on the Microshaft users

Linux is a branch from the UNIX type (ATT) system with the intent of it to be OPEN Source. Its just like the MAC Commercials.

Answer 3

Linux is an operating system, much like Mac OS or Windows.

Mac OS is a Unix-like operating system, in that the commands and file structure are generally like that of the Unix operating system.

Linux is also a Unix-like operating system, but was created as a free alternative to buying Unix from companies like IBM or ATT-Bell.

While Linux is not on your mac, a lot of the command line utilities that generally come with linux are on your mac.

Answer 4

Linux is the GNU operating system combined with Linus's kernel.

Answer 5

Mac OS X  is a operating system that uses the Mach Microkernel and the BSD Kernel

Mac OS X is a UNIX system

Linux models after UNIX

LINUX is a operating system running on a Linux kernel

LINUX full name is Linux Is Not UniX but it models  

after UNIX workings

The OS is known as GNU/LINUX

It is in the same class as MAC OS X, Windows XP/Vista, GNU/LINUX