Linux is not just an operating system. It is the foundation of modern computing — from servers and cloud platforms to mobile devices and embedded systems.
If you want to become a serious developer, cloud engineer, system administrator, or security professional, understanding Linux is not optional.
Linux is an open-source operating system kernel originally created by Linus Torvalds. An operating system manages hardware resources like CPU, memory, storage, and allows software applications to run.
Linux itself is just the kernel. When combined with tools, libraries, and package managers, it becomes a complete operating system called a Linux distribution.
Linux runs the internet. Most websites, cloud servers, databases, and DevOps systems are powered by Linux-based operating systems.
Windows is designed mainly for end-users. Linux is designed for control, automation, and scalability.
Linux gives you transparency. You can see, configure, and control almost every part of the system. This is why professionals trust Linux for production systems.
This tutorial series is divided into structured parts. Each part builds on the previous one.
Linux is not about memorizing commands. It is about understanding how the system thinks.
You will make mistakes. You will break things. That is how real Linux learning happens.
In the next part, we will start with Linux distributions, installation options, and how to choose the right Linux environment.
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