Features and Advantages of Linux

Features

•Multi-user

•Multitasking

•Multithreading

•Multiprocessing

•Portability

•Built-in communication

•Built-in Networking

Advantages

•Reliability

•Security

•UNIX Compatibility - POSIX Standard

•Flexibility in implementing solutions

•Low total cost of ownership (TCO)

•Ideal for Development (C, C++, Perl etc)

•Simple to install and upgrade

•GUI Interface