Re: Linux

Posted in 1996

mailgw!hpx400!Trevisol_Roberto/bbb_cak@srv3-poa.nutecnet.com.br — 29 May 1996 10:43:21 -0400 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

Item Subject: Texto da Mensagem >Could anyone tell me what is Linux for those of us that dont know? >(or maybe its one of those things that everyone else knows and I dont!) >Ive seen it mentioned on here off and on and other lists... >James Tibbets >jimt@promarkone.com Linux is a free complete UNIX operating system (developed by Linus Torvalds) that runs on PCs (Intel or compatible processors). You can get it on several ftp sites or you can buy one of the several Linux CDs (one I can remember now: Slackware, it costs about $30). It has been used around the world as a low cost solution for serveral kinds of apps, like Web Servers and so... Roberto Trevisol rtrevisol@bamerindus.com.br