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Operating SystemsAn operating system is the software that manages the hardware resources associated with your laptop, desktop, or server. Another way of thinking about an operating system would to view the operating system as a translator between the software you use, and the hardware it’s installed on. Its primary role is communication between the two separate layers to create a seamless experience for the user. There are various pieces housed inside the operating system which allow the unit to function. An operating system is the software that manages the hardware resources associated with your laptop, desktop, or server. Operating systems are varied and include Various Linux Distributions, Windows version and the Mac OS X are available for deployment on computer systems. Operating System (OS) Components:
So what is Linux?Linux is a word which encompasses many variations of operating systems which were developed using a kernel created by Linus Torvalds as an open source alternative. Open source means that anyone is freely licensed to use, copy, study, or change the software in any way. The source code, the collection of instructions which tells the computer how to act, is shared openly to encourage continued development. Applying this Linux kernel has created a source of operating systems which do not require purchase in order to use and install. This is countered by proprietary code, where the source code is hidden from the users and has restricted use to copy right law. Variations of Linux: DistributionsA simple way to think of a Linux Distribution, or "distro", is envision the different variations we have of Windows. While each version of the Windows Operating system has the same core parts, each one can look vastly different as we compare version 7 to version 10. The same can be said for distros. Each Linux distribution will house the same core components using the open source code, but each will have differences in the functionality and appearance. The use of the Linux kernel coupled with these variations create over 600 available distributions of the Linux OS. With so many versions of Linux software available, these distros can be created to work on specific systems like desktops, laptops, netbooks, and even mobile phones. Distros can be commercially backed such as Fedora (Red Hat), openSUSE (SUSE), and Ubuntu (Canonical Ltd.) or entirely community driven such as Debian, Slackware, Gentoo, Arch Linux. What versions of Linux does Dell support?Currently, Dell offers support for Ubuntu and Red Hat distributions of Linux. Ubuntu is on the client and consumer based systems, whereas Red Hat (RHEL) is maintained on several servers in Enterprise. Linux Definitions
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What are the layers of Linux?The Linux operating system's architecture mainly contains some of the components: the Kernel, System Library, Hardware layer, System, and Shell utility.
What are the three main layers of the Linux operating system architecture?In general, the Linux operating system is made up of three parts; the kernel, the shell, and the programs.. The kernel. If we think of the Linux operating system in terms of layers, the kernel is the lowest layer. ... . The shell. The shell acts as an interface between the user and the kernel. ... . The programs.. What is Linux kernel layer?The Linux® kernel is the main component of a Linux operating system (OS) and is the core interface between a computer's hardware and its processes. It communicates between the 2, managing resources as efficiently as possible.
Which layer of the Linux system is the core component of the operating system and responsible for managing memory processing and security?Kernel − Kernel is the core part of Linux. It is responsible for all major activities of this operating system. It consists of various modules and it interacts directly with the underlying hardware. Kernel provides the required abstraction to hide low level hardware details to system or application programs.
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