1.What is operating system ?
- An operating system is the program that initially loaded into the computer boot program and manage all the other computer programs.
- And other programs called applications / application (like Microsoft office, VLC etc.).
- The application program make use of the operating system by making request for services through defined API(Application program interface).
2. What is Linux?
- Linux is a family of free and open source operating system build around the Linux kernel.
- Linux was originally developed for personal computers based on the Intel x86 architecture.
- Linux is also leading operating system on servers and mainframe computers.
3. What is Open Source?
- Open source refers to any program whose source code is made easily available for use and the modification as a user or as a developer.
- So basically the open source code is developed for public contribution and made for free available.
4. Difference between Open source and Close source?
- Open source :-
- Open source software is distributed under the licensing agreement which allow to be share, modify and view the code by other users and organization.
- Open source slightly more user-friendly language.
- Don’t make the mistake of assuming that OSS is always free. Many software creators release their programs free of charge but then make very good money selling services and support.
- Close source :-
- Closed source software can be defined as proprietary software distributed under a licensing agreement to authorized users with private modification, copying, and republishing restrictions.
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