What is Linux and Open Source? | Lesson 3 - Linux Essentials for Beginners

What if I told you that most of the devices you use — from Android phones to powerful cloud servers — are powered by Linux and Open Source software? And yes, it’s free — not promo-kind-of-free, but truly open and community-driven.

In this short, power-packed lesson, we’ll break down what makes Linux the heart of modern computing, why it’s free, and how the open source movement changed the world forever. You’ll also learn why tech giants like Google, Amazon, and NASA all rely on Linux every single day.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

What Linux actually is and how it powers Android, servers, and IoT devices

The meaning of open source and why it’s revolutionizing software

The story behind Linus Torvalds and the Linux kernel

How open collaboration keeps Linux secure, fast, and everywhere


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You’ll get access to:
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✅ Text-based guides and practice quizzes
✅ Step-by-step exam prep for your LPI Linux Essentials certification

👩🏽‍💻 Perfect for beginners who want to build a tech career or understand how Linux powers the digital world.

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