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Linux
By: Michael Lassiter Jr. (@EthicalMJPen)
What is Linux?
Linux:
Linux is an open-source operating system and has existed for decades and its
system base-UNIX is the foundation of both Microsoft Windows and
Apple(Macintosh).
Accounts on Linus are either Root or User and a user can enact permissions
that are based on root privileges.
There are hundreds of Linux distributions and a distribution is a type of Linus
platform that has been created for a specific purpose or design that separates
itself from other distributions.
Some of the most common types of Linux systems consist of Ubuntu, Debian,
Fedora, and Red Hat.
Linux uses less resources and computing power than other operating systems
such as Microsoft Windows.
It will increase the ability to learn the use of other software and specifically,
information security tools.
The open-source platform enables multiple systems to have an operating
system without limitations of product keys and licenses.
Although Linux is still vulnerable to malware, the majority of present malware
is crafted to target Windows because it is still the most widely used operating
system.
The layout of Linux resembles the design of Windows but there are some
variances.
Linux begins with the root directory and it contains a </> slash
Multiple folders are extensions from root and are: /home, /bin,
/sbin, /usr, /mnt, /etc, /dev
/etc has sub folders: /etc/passwd
& /etc/shadow
Linux In Action