Video discussing file ownership in Linux
Video discussing file ownership in Linux
Unix isn't open source and Linux isn't derived from it. It draws inspiration from it, showing many similarities while maintaining separate source code. Strictly speaking, Linux refers mainly to the kernel, which can be paired with various shells and graphical interfaces—though it's unclear where these connections lie. For example, macOS includes shells like zsh or bash, but that's limited. Also, GNU stands for "GNU is Not Unix."
It's frustrating I was mistaken! You were correct about the Linux cost, but I can't recall the exact price or the benefits over free options. The thread title raises questions about ownership—should it belong to the customer who paid, or is it collectively owned by all users?
You don’t have to pay for the operating system itself. You only cover commercial support and additional enterprise features on top of it. As with any software, you retain a license to use it—not the software directly. The rights remain with the original creator.
Yes, it's possible to purchase a real physical version of certain Linux distributions. You have the option to pay for them or simply obtain a downloadable version.
A useful overview of Unix development
Key milestones in Unix history
- Early versions and foundations
- Major releases and updates
- Evolution into different distributions
- Current state and trends