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Linux servers operate on Unix-like operating system. Unix is a type of coding that allows for many of a computers functions to be executed in a network instead of inside of the individual computer. Linux is a very similar code which has shown to be especially suited for serving other computers. Its advantage over other operating systems is the fact that it is an open source program. Anyone can access the original code, modify it, and make new applications for free.

Linux servers are only one way to use the Linux code. It is often found in supercomputers and embedded systems. They are becoming more popular in home computers everyday because of their ease of expansion and simple yet powerful coding. Many countries have begun requiring that their systems run off of a Linux bases program, and it is taught in high schools in India.

Linux servers operate off of the Linux kernel, which is the main computing program that works with the software and hardware. It was developed by Linus Torvalds and he continues to modify it, increasing its power and functionality. It is a monolithic kernel, which is a type of kernel architecture where all programs are run through the kernel in supervisor mode. Other types, such as hybrid kernels and mircokernels are considered slower than a monolithic kernel.

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