The Linux OS (the kernel only) is free and "GNU / Linux" (the combination of the Linux OS and GNU commands) is also free - and this is one very strong reason to use Linux!

Linux OS Popularity - Why the Linux OS Is So Popular

Linux is a fast and free OS that can be used as a desktop / workstation operating system and as a server operating system.

Linux Desktop Systems, the Open Office Suite and Thousands of Free Linux Programs

Linux desktop systems, running the Open Office Suite and thousands of other free Linux software programs are used by

millions of people every day.

Linux Server Systems - Multiuser, Multitasking and Extremely Stable

Linux server systems are extremely popular and make excellent servers because they are: mulituser, multitasking and extremely stable (don't crash).

Linux is extremely popular as the foundation OS for many types of servers. And many different types of server software run "on top of" the Linux OS.

Here are some of the types of servers that run "on" the Linux OS: Web server, Anonymous FTP server, NFS file server, Windows file server (a.k.a. Samba, smb), Database (SQL) server, News server and Domain Name (DNS) server.

The Apache web server (software) is most commonly found running on Linux and it is the most popular web server in the world!

In addition to all these benefits, Linux doesn't have demanding hardware requirements (such as the very extensive and expensive hardware requirements of Windows).

The Linux OS doesn't require huge amounts of memory, or lots of disk storage or a fast processor speed. Therefore, it can be installed on older hardware and on inexpensive current hardware.

There are lots of old computer systems that have been running Linux as a server systems, such as web servers, or Linux desktop system for years without having to be upgraded!

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