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Operating systems have come a long way over the past few decades. Operating systems that were once dominated by Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS are no longer the norm. After the millennium, as people explored the computing environment, various operating systems came into play. Linux is a special family of operating systems that catches the attention of users. Although it was introduced as early as 1991, it grew in popularity over time due to its decentralized way of development and strong support from the software developer community.

Here, we'll explore some of the reasons Linux stands out among developers and technophiles.

1. Programming Harbor

Linux stands out from other operating systems because it has a slightly faster compiler and interpreter than Windows or Mac. This is why applications run smoother and are better optimized.

It also supports most of the programming languages available today. In general, programming languages work only for one operating system (Visual Basic in Windows is the best example), but if a language doesn't have this limitation, it works mostly for Linux. As a result, programming with Linux becomes less cumbersome.

2. deep customization

The operating system environment is deeply customizable. Linux outperforms Windows or Mac in both the look of the user interface and interaction with the operating system. Shell scripts and extensive keyboard commands are also powerful. In fact, there are many other custom tools. Xfce, Unity, KDE, LXDE are examples.

Custom environments mean that users can easily use the operating system. While providing this feature does not necessarily help programming, it can be a better way to examine applications/software/tasks written through code.

3. free use

One of the main reasons Linux is popular is that it is free. All you have to do is download their Linux operating system of choice and install it on their Mac or Windows-based computer. However, installation can be confusing for those unfamiliar with setting up operating systems on computer systems. Programmers, on the other hand, will find the process simple.

4. Bash Script Programming

Earlier we mentioned "shell scripting" in terms of customization. Bash script is a shell script based on Linux environment. Basically, this means that more commands can be combined to perform various tasks in the programming domain. For example, incorporate more functions into your program, such as calculators or calendar applications. In fact, it is also used for merging applications.

Bash scripts are difficult for beginners, but you'll like them more and more over time. Many of the decisions about it (formatting in Bash) act with only the user's needs in mind, and then the scripting functionality has to revolve around those decisions later. People usually don't mind this because Bash scripting is still a great tool for quickly and easily adding existing programs to more powerful solutions.

5. More stable than Windows or Mac

In addition to being powerful and open source, Linux is superior to Windows or Mac in terms of stability and reliability. This means that these systems can run for a long time without relying on updates. Users can use the new app properly here.

The main reason users claim it is stable is the way the operating system is designed. The boundary between operating system and user space makes it ideal for patching. This is why there is no compromise in the functionality and stability of the operating system. For example, if a program crashes, it can be stopped completely because the program memory space is separate from the operating system. Furthermore, the advantage of having a low level of permissions on an application makes it more secure, unlike Windows or Mac, which typically start with administrator-level permissions for most users.

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