Overtaking Windows and Mac? Why is Linux so popular?
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Linux used to run mainly as a server, but after several years of development, its user interface has improved greatly. Today, Linux has become a beautiful, easy-to-use, user-friendly desktop operating system. In some ways, Linux has even surpassed Windows and Mac to become the user's first choice. Why is Linux so popular? Here are 10 reasons we have selected: 1. High security Installing Linux can effectively prevent viruses from entering. Under Linux system, unless the user logs in as root, the program cannot change the system settings and configuration. Therefore, the permissions of downloaded files/malware will be limited. In other words, unless you enter the super user state, you can't even install the software, let alone viruses/malware. And because Linux is open source, developers all over the world can view the source code, which means that most of the defects have been dug out. 2. High availability Linux is very stable and not prone to crashes. Linux can maintain the same running speed as when it was first installed after a few years. Windows may not be able to keep up with the speed after running for half a year. Linux has a long uptime and an availability of 99.9%. There is no need to restart the system after each update or fix. Therefore, Linux has the largest number of servers running on the Internet. 3. Easy to maintain Linux system is very easy to maintain. Users can centrally update the operating system and all installed software. Each of its distributions has its own software management center, which provides regular updates, which is both safe and efficient. 4. Linux can run on any hardware. It can effectively utilize system resources, allowing users to customize Linux installation or install it for specific hardware requirements. Its installation process is flexible, and users can choose the modules they need to install. This allows them to install Linux on old hardware, which helps to make the best use of all hardware resources. 5. Free Needless to say, Linux is completely free, and it has a powerful group of free software, from educational software to audio/video editing. Enterprises can use software for free, which greatly reduces the cost budget. 6. The biggest feature of open source Linux is that the source code is available. It belongs to the FOSS category (free and open source software). Developers can freely view and modify the source code, and can find and solve problems immediately. Some countries are still developing their own versions of Linux, which helps countries develop their own operating systems in strategic areas such as defense and communication. 7. Easy to use It is generally believed that Linux is only for geeks, but now Linux has become a user-friendly operating system with a good graphical user interface (GUI). It has almost all the functions of Windows, and the GUI has also developed to a certain extent, which can meet the needs of most users. Some people think that Linux cannot meet the requirements of gamers, but there are still several games that can be used on Linux, and you can also run Windows games by installing PlayOnLinux. 8. Super Customization Linux has great flexibility, and users can customize the system according to their needs. It provides a large number of wallpapers, desktop icons and panel options, with more than 6 desktop environments to choose from. For other tasks, there are about 4-6 options for specific software, from GUI interfaces and file managers to DVD burning. System administrators can enjoy a powerful command line interface and write shell scripts to automate routine maintenance and various other tasks. So, if you can think of it, Linux can basically do it. 9. Education This is very helpful for students because they can understand how the software works before modifying and extending the code to meet their needs. This helps them learn the internal structure of the operating system and software. Moreover, even if users do not know how to program, Linux can help them find bugs through help documents, translations and tests. Linux also provides free software for teaching, such as Celestia and Stellarium for astronomy, Avogadro and Gabedit for chemistry. 10. Support Linux has strong community support. Thanks to the presence of many volunteers, any questions raised in the forum can be answered quickly. If necessary, you can also purchase enterprise-level services, and companies such as Red Hat and Novell provide 24 x 7 support for key applications and services.As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity. |
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