The Open Learning Centre

The Linux kernel and associated tools combine to create full computer operating systems.

Today Linux runs on more types of hardware devices than any other OS in the World. From Supercomputers to pico-computers, from desktops to servers and mobile phones to home consumer devices such as set-top boxes, media centres and home automation systems.

In the business world Linux is found in over 85% of large Enterprises and adoption throughout the world is growing very fast.

Here we will highlight some of the most popular packaged distributions of Linux.