what is linux?

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Linux is an operating system similar to windows 10, mac os, windows 7.

There are 7 critical  components.

Bootloader
Kernel
Daemons
Shell
Graphics
Applications.


Boot-loader is  the boot process when the  computer first boots up.

Kernel, is the core of the operating system, cpu, ram. also known as lowest level in operating system.

Daemons are essential background services that startup

Shell: similar to command prompt, allows to type commands and execute them.

Graphics- displays to monitor, know has X server

Applications - programs that run on the operating system similar to applications run on mac os and windows.


all these components work together to make linux a reliable alternative for operating system other than windows or mac os.

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