The Untold Power of Linux: The Operating System That Dominates the World

🌍 Linux is the most popular operating system, used directly and indirectly by billions of people worldwide.

💻 Linux is widely used in both consumer and enterprise settings, with significant presence in web servers and Fortune 500 companies.

🔒 Linux offers unique capabilities and is controlled by a single individual, exerting influence over the entire internet.

📅 The story of Linux dates back to Linus Torvalds, who developed it as a side project while attending the University of Helsinki.

💻 Linux was created to maximize the potential of new hardware without the limitations of existing operating systems.

🔓 The first version of Linux wasn't open source and had restrictions on commercial use.

🔑 Linux became popular after being made open source, attracting the attention of major companies like NASA, IBM, Dell, and HP.

💡 NASA chose Linux as a practical alternative to maintain their supercomputers with limited funding.

🌍 The commercialization of Linux led to its transition from a pragmatic solution to a desired solution.

🔑 Unix is the gold standard for programming and managing technical systems, and Windows has its own kernel called Windows NT.

💡 MacOS and iOS are based on Unix, offering stability and security, but lack customization for enterprise software.

🔒 Linux is infinitely customizable and secure due to its open-source nature, making it ideal for configuring servers.

🔍 Linux's open-source nature allows the entire software engineering world to scrutinize its codebase, making it one of the safest OS in the world.

📈 Linux is desirable for companies that deal with the private data of millions of users and offers scalability.

🔑 Linux is the best choice for companies in terms of customizability, security, and scalability.

💰 Linux is a cheaper solution compared to offerings from other companies like Microsoft.

💼 With the rapid growth in popularity, Linux provided financial success for Linus despite being open source.

🌐 Linus advocates for open source software, focusing on using the best solution in the market.

💼 The Linux Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports and improves Linux with funding from companies.

🌍 Linux has grown to be a powerful and influential OS with numerous distros, versions, plugins, and millions of users.

🌐 Linux is a community-driven operating system that encompasses the entire tech world.

💻 Linux is not subject to the greed or mismanagement of any one person or company.

🔧 Users can customize Linux to their liking without jeopardizing the majority.