How Does Linux Work?
While the concept of Linux is easy to understand, learning how to run Linux software takes a fair amount of dedication and study. Simply a Kernel While the word Linux is often used to refer to any Linux-based operating system, the real heart of Linux is the Linux kernel. This kernel is the core software shell that handles resources and processes requests to your computer. The difference between versions of Linux, or Linux distributions, is the software built around the Linux kernel to handle the user interface and system functionality. In theory, you could look at two versions of Linux software that are drastically different, but both are Linux operating systems built on the same Linux kernel. What makes the kernel unique is the way it operates. In Windows and Mac, much of the kernel is used to support a graphical operating system; these operating systems are largely designed to support a single user on a dedicated machine. The Linux kernel is built for shared access. Each user is gran
