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Every desktop computer uses an operating system. At present, the most popular operating systems are: Windows, Mac OS, UNIX.

Linux is an operating system. The operating system is a computer program, which is the first software that the computer executes when it turns on the machine. The operating system loads itself into memory and begins to manage the resources used on the computer. It then provides these resources to other applications that the user wants to execute.

Typical services provided by the operating system include:

Task Scheduler-the task scheduler can assign CPU execution to many different tasks. Some of these tasks are different applications that the user is running, some of which are operating system tasks. Task Scheduler is part of the operating system that allows you to print a document in one window while downloading the file in another window and recalculating the spreadsheet in the third window.

Memory Manager-the memory manager controls the RAM of the system, usually using files on the hard disk to create more virtual memory space.

Disk Manager-disk Manager creates and maintains directories and files on disk. When you request a file, the disk manager introduces it from disk.

Network Manager-the Network Manager controls all data that moves between the computer and the network.

Other I / O service managers-operating systems manage keyboards, mice, video monitors, printers, etc.

Security Manager-the operating system maintains the security of information in computer files and controls who can access the computer.

The operating system usually also provides a default user interface for the system. The standard "look and feel" of Windows 98 includes the start button, taskbar, etc. Mac OS provides a completely different look for Macintosh computers.

Linux is not only an operating system, but also a phenomenon. To understand why Linux has become so popular, it is helpful to learn about its history. The first version of UNIX was originally developed decades ago and is mainly used as a research operating system for universities. Companies like Sun had a proliferation of high-performance desktop workstations in the 1980s, all based on UNIX. Many companies enter the field of workstations to compete with Sun: HP,IBM,Silicon Graphics,Apollo and so on. Unfortunately, each company has its own version of UNIX, which makes software sales difficult. Windows NT is Microsoft's response to this market. NT provides the same features as the UNIX operating system-security, support for multiple CPU, large-scale memory and disk management, etc.

Microsoft's entry into the high-end workstation arena has created a strange development. Proprietary operating systems owned by independent companies and the lack of central authority in the UNIX world have weakened UNIX, but many people have encountered Microsoft's personal problems. Linux entered this strange environment and attracted a lot of attention.

The Linux kernel created by Linus Torvalds is available to the world free of charge. Torvalds then invites others to join the kernel, as long as they provide their contributions for free. Thousands of programmers have begun to enhance Linux, and the operating system is developing rapidly. Because it is free and runs on the PC platform, it will soon reach a sizeable audience among hardcore developers.

Linux has a dedicated following and attracts several different types of people:

People who already know about UNIX and want to run it on PC-type hardware

People who want to experience the principles of the operating system

People who need or want a lot of control over their operating system

People who have personal problems with Microsoft

In general, Linux is more difficult to manage than Windows, but provides more flexibility and configuration options.

The above are all the typical services provided by the linux operating system. Thank you for reading! I believe we all have a certain understanding, hope to share the content to help you, if you want to learn more knowledge, welcome to follow the industry information channel!

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