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Linux is an open source, free operating system based on UNIX that offers a complete system including a graphical user interface, networking, and applications. It is composed of several key elements - the Linux kernel which manages hardware resources and provides an abstraction layer, system libraries which implement functions without direct kernel access, system utility programs that perform specific tasks, a hardware layer including components like the CPU and RAM, and shells that provide an interface between the kernel and user either through a graphical or command line interface. The architecture allows Linux to be highly customizable and run on a variety of devices and hardware configurations.

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LINUX

Linux is an open source, free operating system based on UNIX that offers a complete system including a graphical user interface, networking, and applications. It is composed of several key elements - the Linux kernel which manages hardware resources and provides an abstraction layer, system libraries which implement functions without direct kernel access, system utility programs that perform specific tasks, a hardware layer including components like the CPU and RAM, and shells that provide an interface between the kernel and user either through a graphical or command line interface. The architecture allows Linux to be highly customizable and run on a variety of devices and hardware configurations.

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ORGANIZATION

Linux operating system is one of the popular versions of the UNIX operating
system, which is designed to offer a free or low-cost operating system for
personal computer users. It gained a reputation as a fast performing and very
efficient system. This is a remarkably complete operating system, including a
GUI (graphical user interface), TCP/IP, the Emacs editor, can X Window
System, etc. The best Linux operating systems are Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora,
Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, Gentoo, Kali Linux & Centos.

Despite the fact that the Linux kernel is the key component in the operating
system, most of the components are open source. Linux is one of the only open
source operating systems, and the kernel is the hub of the operation. The
bootloader, graphical server, daemons, desktop environment, and application
software all play a part in the Linux operating system. Linux, unlike other
operating systems, is successful for its various advantages, including ease of use
and acquisition, higher security, more customization options, less maintenance,
available on any brand’ devices, and stable, to name a few.

A computer’s operating system interface to the hardware is referred to as a


software application. A number of software applications are run on operating
systems to manage hardware resources on a computer.
ARCHIECHTURE

The Linux architecture is largely composed of elements such as the Kernel,


System Library, Hardware layer, System, and Shell functions

The Linux architecture is largely composed of elements such as the Kernel,


System Library, Hardware layer, System, and Shell functions.

Kernel: The kernel is one of the fundamental parts of an operating system. It is


responsible for each of the primary duties of the Linux OS. Each of the major
procedures of Linux is coordinated with hardware directly. The kernel is in charge
of creating an appropriate abstraction for concealing trivial hardware or
application strategies. The following kernel varieties are mentioned:

1. Monolithic Kernel 
2. Micro kernels 
3. Exo kernels 
4. Hybrid kernels

System Libraries: A set of library functions may be specified as these functions.


These functions are implemented by the operating system and do not require
code access rights on the kernel modules.

System Utility Programs: A system utility program performs specific and


individual jobs.

Hardware layer: The hardware layer of Linux is made up of several peripheral


devices such as a CPU, HDD, and RAM.

Shell: Different operating systems are classified as graphical shells and


command-line shells. A graphical shell is an interface between the kernel and the
user. It provides kernel services, and it runs kernel operations. There are two
types of graphical shells, which differ in appearance. These operating systems
are divided into two categories, which are the graphical shells and command-line
shells.

The graphical line shells allow for graphical user interfaces, while the command
line shells enable for command line interfaces. As a result, both of these shells
operate. However, graphical user interfaces performed using the graphical line
shells are faster than those using the command line shells.

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