What is Linux and should you use it?

Linux is a free operating system that powers everything from smartphones (Android) to web servers to home computers. It works differently than Windows or Mac and has a learning curve, but it's incredibly powerful and runs the internet. Users don't notice they use Linux every day.

Linux is an operating system. Like Windows or Mac. But free and built by the open-source community. It powers most web servers and Android phones. On a home computer, it has fewer games and less familiar software than Windows, but it's fast, secure, and gives you control. Large companies use Linux because it's reliable and costs nothing.