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<p>Linuxnews: </p> <hr /> <div>Linux strictly refers to the Linux kernel, but is commonly used to describe the entire free software [[Unix]]-like [[operating system]], also known as '''GNU/Linux''', that is formed by combining the Linux kernel with the [[GNU]] libraries and tools. The first version of the Linux kernel was written by [[Linus Torvalds]] and released in 1991, combined with essential components from the GNU project (begun in 1983 by [[Richard Stallman]]).<br /> <br /> The term &quot;Linux&quot; is now even applied to whole Linux distributions, which typically bundle large quantities of software, from web servers like Apache HTTP Server to graphical environments like [[Gnome | GNOME]] to office suites like [[Open Office | OpenOffice.org]], with the core operating system.<br /> <br /> Since its initial release, the Linux operating system has experienced rapid growth in popularity, overtaking [[proprietary software]] versions of Unix and even beginning to challenge the dominance of [[Microsoft Windows]]. It has been deployed in applications ranging from personal computers to supercomputers to Embedded system|embedded devices such as mobile phones, supporting a remarkable variety of computer hardware.<br /> <br /> The official logo of Linux is Tux the penguin.<br /> <br /> Local Linux User Groups exist as forums for users of Linux-based operating systems in most areas.<br /> <br /> The ''Linux'' trademark (SN: 1916230) is owned by Linus Torvalds, and is defined as &quot;Computer operating system software to facilitate computer use and operation.&quot;<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [http://www.linux-news.net Linux News]</div>

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