Linux operating system enters home computer becomes a new prospect of development

Linux has become a new prospect for home computing

A few years ago, the open source operating system Linux was well known to technicians, but ordinary people knew little about it. The reason for this phenomenon is also very easy to understand - although Linux is very reliable and flexible when running on the server of the enterprise backend, and therefore won a lot of praise from everyone, but for ordinary computer users Linux installation and use is not that easy. Most of us are more accustomed to using Windows or Mac computers, most of the features we need are seamlessly integrated into the Windows or Mac operating system installation, and the purchase and upgrade of these two systems is very easy.

In contrast, installing and using the Linux operating system requires a fairly deep understanding of how the underlying computer works. Installing Linux means you need to figure out how to "clean up" the hard drive, how to create a disk partition (a small compartment of a computer's hard drive, the user stores useful information such as an operating system) and how to do what you want the computer to do. Use multiple partitions for this type of functionality. In other words, it is very difficult for ordinary users to figure out these things and install Linux properly.

In addition, although many of the additional features of the Linux operating system can be downloaded from the Internet -- such as word processing software or modem drivers -- most people are reluctant to do so because it is too cumbersome. .

Moreover, the documentation on Linux is not very convenient to find. In order to find a clear and introductory article on how to install and use Linux, you need to spend a long time browsing related forums and websites. I fully understand that some people are happy to enjoy this type of activity, but if ordinary users have to spend a lot of time and effort to install a computer, then the revolution of home computers will not happen 20 years ago.

People want a working computer to be able to “out of the box” and don’t need a lot of useless and irritating groping and forum help. In this sense, Linux can already do it. Now, with the advent of small, low-cost laptops, the market outlook for Linux has changed considerably.

These small computers were initially targeted at a limited market for students or developing countries, and they are often pre-installed with the Linux operating system for the simple reason that the open source Linux operating system drastically reduced the overall cost of the computer. In addition, in developing countries, the use of free software such as Linux and related applications means that computer users are not trapped in license agreements that they cannot afford. They also don't need to buy a lot of useful productivity software, which is freely available from open source developers.

However, these small laptops -- or we use the "netbook"; it is more appropriate - later performance far exceeds the imagination of the manufacturer, it is not only in the expected market It has achieved great success and has successfully entered other markets. Everyone seems to like this small, portable and inexpensive desktop system. Now it has become the notebook of choice for everyone's journey. The expensive and bulky large-screen notebooks in the past are gradually disappearing. The popularity of "netbook" is coupled with the current family-friendly and easy-to-use Linux operating system such as Ubuntu, which is a perfect combination. This means that Linux has really entered the home computer.

Most people see the Linux operating system for the first time on a minicomputer, but any home computer or laptop can easily adapt to it. Give it a try and you will soon find yourself enjoying the ease of use and flexibility of Linux. Or, install Linux with your Windows or Mac operating system and you can switch at any time.

With the popularity of laptops, the Linux operating system is no longer mysterious. I believe that in the near future, it will set off another storm for home computers.