Features of the Linux Operating System
Now after learning about some components of Linux, let's focus on the main topic which is the Features
of the Linux operating system. So now, we shall be discussing some important features of the Linux
operating system.
Multiuser Capacity: Multiple users can share system resources such as RAM and hard drive. However,
they must run on distinct terminals.
Multitasking: Many functions may be done simultaneously by effectively dividing CPU time.
Security: It secures data in three ways: authentication (using a password and login ID), authorization
(using read, write, and execute permissions), and encryption (converting files into an unreadable
format).
GUI: It is a command line that can be converted into Graphical User Interface by installing some
packages.
File System: It provides a hierarchical system to arrange files and directories.
Application Support: Consists of its software repository for users to download and install several
applications.
Open Source: This Linux code is freely available to all, and it's a community-based development project.
Shell: It has a unique interpreter program that helps execute the operating system's commands.
Portability: This means that the software can perform similarly on different types of hardware.