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  What is l inux unix was created by AT & T employees in1969. linux was written by a single man named Linus Trveald around 1991. Linux is a free and open source alternative to Unix. Linux comes in many varieties which are called distributions. Eg:-Debian, fedora, linux mint, redhat, ubuntu, xubuntu the biggest success of inux is Android .it is based on the unix kernal that is running on Smartphones and Tablets. Due to Android linux has the largest installed based of all general purpose operating system. Components of the Linux Operating System There are a number of distinct pieces which comprise a distribution of the Linux OS. The Bootloader - This software manages the computer’s boot process. The Kernel – The kernel is the core of the system and takes care of managing the computer’s CPU, memory, and peripheral devices. The shell - Simply put, the shell is a program that takes commands from the keyboard and gives them to the operating system ...