A UNIX-like operating system that was designed to provide personal computer users with a free or very low-cost operating system comparable to traditional and usually more expensive UNIX systems. Linux has a reputation as a very efficient and fast-performing system.

Linux is sometimes suggested as a possible publicly developed alternative to the desktop predominance of Microsoft Windows. As well, Linux tends to be a more reliable operating system than Windows in terms of system crashes. Linux remains popular among users already familiar with UNIX.

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