50 million people worldwide use Linux! However, what hides behind this name or behind GNU / Linux? At time Linux was brought to life, the idea behinde the whole project was to develop a free operating system which can be used by multiple platforms. The free multiplatform operating system uses the Linux-kernel, which is based on GNU and resembles Unix. This kernel received its GPL-License in 1992 and since than has conquered the world of the operating systems.

The system allows software developers worldwide free access to the operating system and therefore occurring errors and bugs are recognized and repaired quickly. Furthermore updates immediately could be integrated.

The whole world is working on the Linux system! From small companies, neon profit organisations, up to professionals,: everybody worldwide can take part to make the Linux modular operating system even better.

During application you use so-called Linux distributions. These contain different software packages as well as the Linux-kernel. This concept allows that Linux can be offered in various versions and is can be used especially by special user groups and communities.

Only the kernel 2.2. x, 2.4. x and 2.6. x or the stable 2.6.16.6.16 version is updated and administrated regularly. Patches for other excisting versions can be obtained.

That Linux offers a multi-functional and wide-ranging application many users have discovered and according to their demands have adapted the Linux kernel.

In the field of servers Linux has became a fixed component. However, also the use of Linux on desktops, Linux applications in the mobile phone industry together with routers and multimedia end devices, as well as the linking to super computers- Linux meets all the wishes!

Geographically the popularity of the Linux operating system varies and above all the South American emerging markets work on a broad use of Linux.