[roger_smith]

I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're really referring to as Linux, is in fact GNU/Linux, or as I've taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.

Thank you for your interjection and additional information. This information is well beyond the scope of this thread, but still good for those looking for additional info.

This thread is intended for those trying to start using what is conventionally called Linux for the first time. Perhaps in a future installment I can get far more technical, in which case perhaps I will call upon you for your expertise in the content.