www.kerneltools.org http://www.kerneltools.org Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Is The Linux Kernel Operating System Really Free? http://www.kerneltools.org/2013/05/19/is-the-linux-kernel-operating-system-really-free/ http://www.kerneltools.org/2013/05/19/is-the-linux-kernel-operating-system-really-free/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.kerneltools.org/?p=17 Continue reading …]]> Computer users who are tired of the expense, hassle and limitations of their propitiatory operating systems may be very happy to learn that they have another option available. Linux operating systems that are open source and free for users can do much to improve your experience and ensure that you are able to get the most out of your system. Learning more about the many different Linux options that are available, which will be best suited for you and how you can go about getting started could prove to be a very rewarding undertaking. The free cost, more versatile options and the chance to free yourself from the limitations of more conventional software are all benefits that are worth considering. Finding out what may be possible when you have access to the best free and open-source software and operating systems available can be the first step you take towards creating a more dynamic and versatile computer system. Outlining your options and finding the resources and information that will be needed to learn all you need to about Linux is an important first step. Users who are ready for a more enjoyable way to make use of their computer have never had a better opportunity to do so.

]]> http://www.kerneltools.org/2013/05/19/is-the-linux-kernel-operating-system-really-free/feed/ 0 Why Choose The Linux Kernel Operating System? http://www.kerneltools.org/2013/04/02/why-choose-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/ http://www.kerneltools.org/2013/04/02/why-choose-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.kerneltools.org/?p=16 Continue reading …]]> There are many reasons to choose the Linux operating system for home and business use, but the root of all of these reasons is cost: plain and simple. While commercial operating systems can costs hundred, or even thousands of dollars, Linux is available free of charge, which means that there is no initial outlay in installing a linux kernel based operating system. But the freedom linux provides goes far beyond any monetary outlay.

Linux is licensed under the General Public License (GPL), which means that the source code is freely available for anyone to inspect. This has lead to a community of developers who have developed interfaces, applications, and upgrades that go beyond any one company’s vision for what the project should be.Check out this link here. The GPL also makes it easier, in turn, for business to develop their own applications in house, or to modify existing applications to suit their needs. Users of linux kernel based operating systems have the sort of access to the core functionality of their computers that other operating systems simply don’t provide.

Between the low cost, open access, and community support bases users of Linux enjoy, you’ll soon be glad you made the switch.

]]> http://www.kerneltools.org/2013/04/02/why-choose-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/feed/ 0 The Best Features Of The Linux Kernel Operating System http://www.kerneltools.org/2012/12/04/the-best-features-of-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/ http://www.kerneltools.org/2012/12/04/the-best-features-of-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.kerneltools.org/?p=15 Continue reading …]]> The Linux kernel is an open source program that was designed by programmer Linus Torvalds. It forms the basis of the free “Linux” operating system. Available for free on the Internet, it can be downloaded and compiled from source or downloaded as a pre-compiled binary.

One of the Linux kernel’s greatest features is the ability for the user to compile the kernel from source. This involves downloading an archive containing all of the source code, configuring a “Make file” and then setting the computer to compile. Because the user is able to select only the kernel modules that they need for their individual system, it is possible to build a streamlined kernel configuration that consumes less memory and CPU time.

This ability to customize the kernel down to a minimal size makes the Linux kernel especially well-suited for embedded systems. These microcontrollers and other specialized hardware configurations often have very limited memory and computational resources. In addition, by keeping the kernel as small as possible, it is possible to keep the operating system’s footprint on flash memory to a minimum. This provides more space for the programs and data files that are needed for the basic operation of the system.If you like what you see, keep going: Download Linux Kernel 3.0.52 Now

]]> http://www.kerneltools.org/2012/12/04/the-best-features-of-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/feed/ 0 Linux Kernel Operating System Security Issues http://www.kerneltools.org/2011/10/05/linux-kernel-operating-system-security-issues/ http://www.kerneltools.org/2011/10/05/linux-kernel-operating-system-security-issues/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 www.kerneltools.org http://www.kerneltools.org/?p=7 Continue reading …]]> Linux is one of the favorite operating systems of those who work with computers and computer programming. It is a Unix-based OS. One of the drawback of this kind of operating system is that it is not designed with security paramount.

Though Linux is an extremely valuable OS for any sort of techie, it is very much a work in progress. One of the loopholes inherent in that process is the issue of DAC, or discretionary access control. DAC can defined as a method by which the access of certain objects is restricted based upon their origin. Want more? Click here. The DAC in the Linux kernel (a kernel is one of the main parts of an operating system that connects programs running on the OS to the data that they are processing) is simple and quite useful. Due to its simple design, however, it is not totally prepared for the modern IT environment. It also has a rather shoddy defense against malicious coding.

Some steps are being taken by the creators of Linux to shore up these issues with the kernel. However, one should bear in mind that it is a work in progress, and take the needed precautions to protect ones computer.

]]> http://www.kerneltools.org/2011/10/05/linux-kernel-operating-system-security-issues/feed/ 0 Some Cons Of The Linux Kernel Operating System http://www.kerneltools.org/2011/10/01/some-cons-of-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/ http://www.kerneltools.org/2011/10/01/some-cons-of-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.kerneltools.org/?p=6 Continue reading …]]> Linux is a wonderfully secure and stable operating system, but there are certainly drawbacks to it as well. The largest hurdle has to do with “Ease of Use”. In Windows most tasks require little interaction and are point and click in nature. With Linux the installation requires user interaction and you are responsible for customizing certain parts of the procedure. Also when you finish installation there is a steep learning curve since even doing basic things like changing your screen resolution are done somewhat differently in this OS.

Once you get used to the operating system you will find a stable and enjoyable experience for most tasks, however, another major drawback can be the software in Linux. Though Linux offers tons of freeware and shareware programs many of them are much harder to install then software in Windows. If you rely on certain Windows programs for productivity and gaming you are likely to find that they don’t make a direct Linux version of said program.

If you are willing to get past the learning curve and use freeware alternatives for software then the pros will certainly outweigh the cons, if not this may not be the right OS for you.

]]> http://www.kerneltools.org/2011/10/01/some-cons-of-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/feed/ 0 Some Pros Of The Linux Kernel Operating System http://www.kerneltools.org/2011/09/30/some-pros-of-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/ http://www.kerneltools.org/2011/09/30/some-pros-of-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.kerneltools.org/?p=5 Continue reading …]]> Linux is a computer operating system, which at one point in time was only for advanced computer users; you know, the people who could operate a command line prompt. In modern times, Linux comes in distributions that are geared towards the entry level of computer users. Let us go over the pros of the Linux operating system.

Linux is perhaps one of the most easily modified operating systems in existence. It can be modified to suit anyones tasks, regardless of how big or small the task is. Some of the fastest computers in the world run Linux because of this. Not only is it easily modifiable, it works on a large range of computers and other computerized gadgets. Linux is often cheaper than other operating systems. Frequently, it is available free to the entry level user only requiring you to buy licenses for commercial implementations of the Linux distribution. Linux is also one of the most secure platforms in existence. Virtually no viruses exist for Linux, and those that do are patched as soon as they are found; Linux is updated for free, and has a large range of free to use software that is downloadable via the built in module installer.

]]> http://www.kerneltools.org/2011/09/30/some-pros-of-the-linux-kernel-operating-system/feed/ 0 What Does the Linux Kernel Do? http://www.kerneltools.org/2011/09/29/what-does-the-linux-kernel-do/ http://www.kerneltools.org/2011/09/29/what-does-the-linux-kernel-do/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.kerneltools.org/?p=4 Continue reading …]]> For starters, the Linux Kernel is an operating system kernel for Unix-like operating systems and is considered the most prominent examples of free open source software. It is released under the GNU General Public License version 2 and is developed by contributors all over the world.

So what does the Linux Kernel do?

A kernel is the lowest level of easily replaceable software that interfaces with the hardware in your computer. The Linux kernel is responsible for interfacing all of your applications that are running in “user mode” all the way down to the physical hardware. It allows processes also known as servers to get information from each other using inter-process communication (IPC).

There are different types of kernels but they usually fall into one of three types: monolithic, microkernel and hybrid. The Linux is a monolithic kernel.

As with any type of kernel, there are pros and cons with each. Here are the pros and cons for the monolithic kernels.

PROS:
-More direct access to hardware for programs
-Easier for processes to communicate between eachother
-If your device is supported, it should work with no additional installations
-Processes react faster because there isn’t a queue for processor time

CONS:
-Large install footprint
-Large memory footprint
-Less secure because everything runs in supervisor mode

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