Linux Philosophy And Concepts

What is the purpose of this article:

1. Define Common Linux Terms
2. Discuss Components Of Linux Distribution

Lets Begin!

Linux Terminology and Examples :

KERNEL-> Kernel is considered the brain of the linux operating system. It act as a glue between hardware and the applications. Example : Linux Kernel

DISTRIBUTION-> Distribution also know as "distros" is basically a collection of software making up a Linux-Based Operating System Example : Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Fedora and Gentoo

BOOT LOADER-> It is a program that loads/boots the operating system. Example : GRUB and ISOLINUX

SERVICE-> A program that runs as a background process. Example: http, nfsd, ntpd, ftpd,

FILESYSTEM-> Method for storing and managing/organizing files Example : etx3, ext4, FAT, XFS, NTFS and BTRFS

X WINDOW SYSTEM -> X Window System provides the standard tool kit and protocol to build graphical user interfaces and nearly all linux systems.

DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT -> GUI on top of the operating system. Example : GNOME, KDE, Xfce and Fluxbox

COMMAND LINE-> Interface for typing commands on top of the operating system.

SHELL-> The shell is command line interpreter that interprets the command line input and instructs the operating system to perform any necessary tasks and command,. Example: bash, tcsh, zsh.