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Chapter 1:
Introduction to Linux and Hacking

This introductory chapter in detail will introduce you to the world of
Hacking and Linux in detail. Hacking is a process to exploit or take control
of a system. Whereas Linux is an operating system that is used for various
tasks that a usual everyday operating system like Windows or Mac does. In
this chapter, we will give a brief description of hacking and how it works
along with a brief step by step theoretical introduction on why Linux is the
best operating system for hackers.
Let us start the chapter now with a brief introduction to Linux in the next
section. Remember to take notes while trying to learn this stuff as this is a
layman's introduction to the topic. Try to explain the concepts you learned
in this book to someone who never studied the subject by using your own
words to make a good foundation on the subject. Let us start now the
exciting journey about Hacking using Linux.
What is Linux?
Linux is an operating system that is so much related to UNIX one of the
few pioneers in the early computing industry. One of the most important
things for the success of UNIX is its excellent portability. Anyone can
obtain the source code and write their performing system in back those days
unlike commercial operating systems like Windows and Mac OS.
With the success of UNIX operating systems in the programmer's arena, its
creator has started the GNU project to expand the possibilities of the
project. A lot of programmers enthusiastically participated in this small
world. Out of those programmers, a college-going student Linux Torvalds
has started writing his code for the project. And within few months he has
released the code which got the immediate attention of the other
enthusiasts. Due to its robust and simplistic nature, Linux has become
everyone's favorite within a short frame of time. 
Its creator has used repositories to let people contribute to the project.
Within few years Linux has expanded into a level of the commercial
operating system with the help of thousands of programmers voluntarily
contributing the project.

From then Linux has expanded into various Distros and different editions
developed by different enthusiasts. At present, Linux is one of the most
used software by programmers, database experts and most importantly by
hackers. In the next section, we will discuss in detail the reasons why Linux
has become popular? 

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