Linux, Open Source and the Organisation

What is Linux

Essentially, just an operating system kernel
Not a very 'modern' one
- Originally a UNIX^[TM] clone
- Not a micro-kernel
Started by Linus Torvalds in 1991
- Computer Studies undergraduate
- Spare-time project
Developed by community of volunteers
Relatively light-weight
- Originally developed for Intel 80386
- Now ported to almost all 32 bit and many 64 bit architectures
- Still optimised for lower power machines

UNIX is a registered trademark of whoever owns the trademark this week.