The Linux operating system is widely used in industry, especially for servers. Why do you believe this is the case? If you've worked with Linux previously, share your experiences. How would you compare it with other operating systems—like Windows?

If you have little or no experience with it, what are your perceptions?

Asking why Linux is used as a server operating system? It has many advantages

Explanation:

1. Linux has very small kernel footprints

It can be on a USB, embedded system and the like.

2. Requires very little hardware resource to run.

Building on the first point, Linux dos not need much jard ware resource to run implying it can be run on outdated CPUs, a low RAM size, small disk space and it would be possible - doesn't matter with Linux - bar the effect on performance.

3. Linux runs 80% of the Internet today

4. It's free

and so much more.

- Reference: Andrew Holcomb, Quorate

How Linux compares with other OS - like Windows or Mac?

May Help:

https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-advantages-of-Linux-as-a-server-operating-system

Recommendation: Jason Montoya and Glen Becker, BI Analyst, SAS Expert