What is Linux?

Linux is an operating system and comes in all types of flavors for use as a platform for Servers and Desktop PC's.

Linux is being globally accepted as the new standard to which public and private sector IT departments are measured. It has been embraced and standardised internationally by organisations that require performance computing solutions that fit with existing architecture without the need for floor level distribution.

Headed by originating author Linus Torvalds, Linux began its development cycle in 1991 as an alternative to traditional systems such as Windows and Unix. Linux provides a base platform upon which to build reliable IT infrastructures.

Linux eliminates the management and compliance issues associated with alternative operating systems by utilising non restricting licensing models, releasing organisations from the enforced software upgrades trap and returning the control of business systems back to management.

As a result of this, the market for the Linux operating system is exploding with more and more business applications being designed for today's tough environment. That means more and more businesses like yours are turning to Linux to support their essential business operations.

What is Opensource?

Opensource is a set of principals given on how software is written. Opensource software means that the code used to build the software is available to the user.

The key benefit of Opensource software is the flexbility of the application. Opensource software is constantly being improved by users and new feature are readily available making Opensource software easy to use and an extremely cost effective alternative to proprietary software.