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Linux
Linux is an open source operating system. **Open source** is an approach to the design, development, and distribution of [|software], offering practical accessibility to a software's [|source code]. Some consider open source as one of various possible design approaches, while others consider it a critical [|strategic] element of their [|operations]. Before //open source// became widely adopted, developers and producers used a variety of phrases to describe the concept; the term //open source// gained popularity with the rise of the [|Internet], which provided access to diverse production models, communication paths, and interactive communities. Definition from: []

Linux is available in many varieties. Any interested party can obtain, for free, "the kernel" or core of the Linux operating system and build into it whatever user interface (Graphical User Interface or GUI) they prefer and bundle into the operating system a set of software application and user tools. These varieties are called "distros" or distributions. You can download and burn the image of this "distros" onto a CD or DVD and explore them on your own PC (without installing the operating system) or you can installed your preferred Linux distro onto your computer.

There is an extensive list of free software that can easily be installed and used with your Linux operating system. See below.

Linux Resources
[|LinuxForums.org] to get informational support and post questions.

[|Linux distributions information and downloads]

[|Ubuntu - the most popular Linux distribution's web site and forum]

[|Free software applications] [|Linux to Windows software equivalents]