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Linux

Linux is a generic term referring to UNIX-like computer operating systems. UNIX began as an outgrowth of the MULTICS project which was a joint effort of MIT, AT&T Bell Labs, and General Electric. AT&T Bell Labs later developed UNIX which eventually was instrumental in the development of the client-server model and the internet. Originally conceived to allow collaboration between groups, and because of contributions by students and researchers at the University of California at Berkley, UNIX became synonymous with open systems software development. Linux was conceived gradually by Linus Torvalds. Linux began as a terminal emulator program used to interface large servers running UNIX. Linux is used by a variety of people some of whom are interested in developing applications in an "Open Source" environment, and some looking for an alternative to high priced "commercial model" Operating Systems. I would, and have used Linux but since Apple Computer uses a proprietary UNIX OS with all the tools and programs I need, I choose to use it instead.