particular process or the amount of memory that can be shared. In the
device, drivers act as an interface between the hardware and processes, for
processes to have a communication to the kernel they use system calls.
Benefits of Using Linux
Here the benefits of using Linux:
1. Security – Compared to other operating systems, Linux is the most secure OS to use.
You will find that other operating systems are very vulnerable when malware attacks it.
What makes it more interesting is that before any virus attacks or authorized logins,
one has to insert the password.
2. Reliable – It has excellent stability that enables the users to use it efficiently - no need
of keeping rebooting your computer because of some errors.
3. Free to use – It is possible to go to your browser and download the operating system
without asked to insert the activation key.
4. Multitask – You are able to perform different tasks using the system without a lot of
difficulties like we find in the other operating systems. It does not decrease its speed or
efficiency even when you need to take on a lot of tasks. It is great since it provides a
hacker with the opportunity to monitor different things all at once.
5. Different distributions – With the Linux system it is possible to do many distributions,
these distributions are called bistros.
6. Open source - Something good about Linux is that its sources are available for
everyone. Depending on the exact thing that you want to do, then you are free to
execute, add or modify the codes; which is a rare thing found on the other operating
systems.
7. Updates – When using Linux, you will notice so many software updates prompts. The
software updates are easy to updates which takes a few seconds for them to updates.
You’ll notice that it has unique advantages when using it as opposed to
another operating system. All these features combined give you the need to
use this OS’s when doing the hacking. Ubuntu is the straightest forward
Linux language to use. This is because you will learn how to use it once
you understand how the commands get executed.
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