“Although there are some scattered Macintosh users out there (a
growing number, in fact) the vast majority of personal computers
run on Microsoft Windows. Hence, it may come as a surprise to learn
that a number of other operating systems are available for your
“Intel inside” or comparable personal computer.”
“Even if you’ve never heard of Linux, chances are you’ve seen it
in action. Linux-based computers were used extensively in creating
the special effects that captivated audiences who saw the movie
“Titanic.” And you’ve undoubtedly heard of Linux’s big brother,
Unix. In essence, Linux is simply a version of Unix designed to run
on Intel-based PCs.”
This is an introductory article on Linux. –dw