Linux

The Linux operating system has been growing in it's popularity and functionality. As a free alternative to Microsoft Windows, this software allows for users to install an operating system on their computer. Many Linux users primarily use Linux as their preferred operating system for personal as well as professional use. One of the biggest uses of Linux is to run web servers on older machines. These machines need to be able to run consistently with the least amount of downtime as possible and Linux has been able to do this a lot more efficiently than older versions of Windows that are compatible for these outdated computers. However, when running Linux, even outdated computers can be reliable web hosts. With recent advances in technology, perhaps Linux will become outdated as well, or perhaps it will advance just as well as Windows and facilitate the user's experience more than Windows.