Linux

By Marifer0512

  • The birth of linux

    The story of Linux began with the concept of Unix, a powerful and versatile operating system. However, Unix was expensive and proprietary, limiting its accessibility.

  • The Year Linux Became Open Source

    The early development of the Linux kernel saw its distribution restricted by non-commercial licenses. However, a crucial decision was made to the Linux kernel in 1992 with the release of version 0.12. It was relicensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), marking a significant shift in Linux evolution.

  • Rise of distributions

    Debian, Slackware, and Red Hat Linux distributions are created, establishing foundational Linux distros still influential today.

  • Linux Kernel 1.0

    Linux kernel version 1.0.0 is released with about 176,000 lines of code. Linux starts gaining attention from hobbyists and developers worldwide.

  • Linux Mascot (Tux) and Kernel 2.0

    Tux the Penguin becomes the official Linux mascot.
    June 1996: Linux kernel 2.0 released, supporting SMP (symmetric multiprocessing).

  • Enterprise Attention

    IBM, Oracle, and other tech giants begin supporting Linux. Netscape releases its browser source code (becomes Mozilla), aligning with open-source movement.

  • KERNEL 2.4

    Major improvements in hardware support and networking. Linux becomes more widely adopted in servers and embedded systems.

  • Kernel 2.6

    Enhanced scalability, better performance, and support for a wide range of hardware. Distros like Ubuntu (2004) start gaining popularity with end-users.

  • Android Announced

    Google announces the Android operating system, based on the Linux kernel.

  • 20th Anniversary

    Linux turns 20.
    Linux powers the majority of the world's web servers and is expanding in mobile and embedded systems.

  • Kernel 4.x Series

    Continued improvement in performance, file systems (like Btrfs), and driver support. Systemd becomes the dominant init system in most major distributions.

  • Kernel 5.x Series

    Enhancements in ARM support, security features (like lockdown mode), and filesystems.

  • WSL2 & Linux on Windows

    Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) brings a real Linux kernel to Windows 10. Microsoft's open-source contributions and support for Linux increase dramatically.

  • 30th Anniversary

    Linux celebrates its 30th birthday. Kernel 5.13+ supports Apple M1 chips and many new hardware architectures.

  • Continued Growth 2022-2025

    Servers (over 90%) Supercomputers (100%) Smartphones (via Android) Ongoing efforts in security hardening, AI/ML workloads, and cloud-native platforms.