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Why Linux?

4 min read Quiz at the end
Linux is an open-source OS that powers most servers, Android phones, and cloud infrastructure. Understanding Linux is essential for backend developers and DevOps engineers. It gives you powerful control over servers and deployments.

Why Learn Linux?

Linux powers 96% of the world's top servers, all Android devices, supercomputers, and cloud infrastructure. Learning the terminal makes you dramatically more productive as a developer.

  • Free and open-source
  • Extremely stable and secure
  • Essential for DevOps, cloud, and backend development
Topic Quiz · 5 questions

Test your understanding before moving on

1. Linux was created by:
💡 Linus Torvalds created the Linux kernel in 1991 as a hobby project.
2. Linux powers approximately what % of top servers?
💡 Linux runs approximately 96% of the world's top web servers.
3. What is a shell?
💡 The shell is a command interpreter — it takes your text commands and executes them.
4. Which is the most common Linux shell?
💡 Bash (Bourne Again Shell) is the default shell on most Linux distributions.
5. What is the Linux kernel?
💡 The kernel is the core of the operating system that manages hardware resources.