Linux is an Open Source.Why it is called as Open Source?
Linux is a freely distributable Operating System with the version of Unix.
The source code of Linux is available freely over the internet annd the source code was freely distributable.That's why Linux is called as an Open Source operating system.Unix is one of the worlds most popular operating system because of its large support base and distribution.
Open source applies to software for which the source code is freely available for anyone to download, alter, and redistribute. There are many sources for free linux download.Linux is the best software for the hackers,they can download it freely from internet and can compile & alter it.That's how many bugs are being fixed in less time with many utilities.
Linux is a unique operating system in that it is an active participant in the Open Source Software movement.Many of them are chosing Linux operating system as thier platform as it is free linux.More and more of users are trying to use Linux for efficiency.Linux is legally covered by General Public License(GPL).After GNU(Gnu is Not Unix) has been formed the Linux operating system users are increased.
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