Ubuntu foundations
What Linux is
Understand the difference between the Linux kernel, a complete operating system, and the many distributions built around it.
8 minute lesson
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Linux is the kernel at the center of many operating systems. It manages processes, memory, devices, filesystems, and communication with hardware.
A distribution combines that kernel with system tools, libraries, a package manager, and a maintained software collection.
Ubuntu is one Linux distribution. This course uses Ubuntu because it is common on servers and has extensive documentation.
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