Open Source refers to the people that can modify because it design to be free, available and accessible to all. Then Open Source Software is a software that have a source code that you can inspect, modify and enhance. 

Linux is the best-known and most-used open source operating system. As an operating system, Linux is software that sits underneath all of the other software on a computer, receiving requests from those programs and relaying these requests to the computer’s hardware.

In many ways, Linux is like to the other operating systems that you may used before, such as Windows or iOS. Like to the other operating systems, Linux has a graphical interface, and types of software you are accustomed to using on other operating systems, such as word processing applications, have Linux equivalents. But Linux also is different from other operating systems in many important ways.

First, and perhaps most importantly, Linux is open source software. The code used to create Linux is free and available to the public to view, edit, and for users with the appropriate skills to contribute to.

Linux is also different in that, although the core pieces of the Linux operating system are generally common, there are many distributions of Linux, which include different software options. This means that Linux is incredibly customizable, because not just applications, such as word processors and web browsers, can be swapped out. Linux users also can choose core components, such as which system displays graphics, and other user-interface components

How can linux Help to the College Students

It’s Easy to Use

At first glance, Linux doesn’t have the image of being user-friendly, but that’s only for people who believe the lie that Linux is all about the command line. In fact, you don’t ever have to touch the terminal in daily use if you don’t want to, and a lot of Linux distributions rival Windows and OS X in visual appeal and user-friendliness. If you just want to install some basic software like LibreOffice and browse the Web, you won’t have many issues at all with Linux.

Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills

Though you probably won’t spend much time fixing issues on Linux, there will be an initial learning curve. 

Add to Your Geek Credentials

There’s a whole lot to learn about Windows, but if you’re looking to become a certified geek, it’s a great idea to learn Linux. Even if you’re not in a computer-related major, spending some time with Linux in your free moments can really increase your computer credentials and make you more appealing to employers.

Linux is have in the Philippines

Linux software is don’t have anymore in the Philippines. Wee are not have using this kind of software