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How has Linux affected the market for proprietary software?​

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Linux is an operating system made up of free software, which can be installed and run on a wide variety of computer systems, from small devices such as mobile phones to large computer systems and supercomputers.

Linux is often offered to the user in various Linux distributions. A characteristic of the distributions is the great possibility of customization and selection that they offer since each one is aimed at a different type of user. Depending on the philosophy, each distribution can provide a greater foundation for ease of use, multimedia applications, ease of configuration, system simplicity, only free software, low resource requirements, and more.

Because of its low cost, high configurability and availability on various platforms, Linux is becoming increasingly popular not only among specialized users, but also among domestic users.

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