Linux - An Open Source Operating System

Use the following link to answer these questions. Linux

1. Linux was originally created for use in personal computers but today it is only installed on about 3% of PCs yet Linux has the largest installed base of all operating systems. Explain how this is possible.

2. What is meant by "free and open-source software" (foss)?

3. One of the issues raised in this class is that of the digital divide. What is meant by this term?

4. Explain how linux could impact the digital divide.

5. Explain how linux is an example of globalization in a positive way.