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Linux Support
Linux has an interesting history in Computer Information Technology. First created by a student as UN*X like system he could use at home on his personal computer. Timing was critical and the GNU Operating System and MINIX were in the making. Ultimately, Linux was paired with the GNU programs to make a full computer operating system. Linux is the core of the computer operating system that most users and administrators don't directly see. The GNU program interacts with Linux to accomplish the objectives.
UN*X Flavors
Originally, UN*X style computer operating systems were created by AT&T Laboratories, and then recreated at Berkley University. The AT&T style UN*X came known as System V (5) after it's last version number, while the Berkley computer operating system became known as BSD. Today, in the open source world, their descendants are known as Linux and FreeBSD. Each of these camps have many distributions: FreeBSD, openBSD, Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS, and the list goes on.
Linux Applications
Linux has been used in a wide variety of applications mostly relating to the internet. Web Servers, Email Servers, DNS, DHCP, Routers, Firewalls, and network attached storage. Internetwork Consulting has experience in these areas from a configuration, implementation, and support perspective.
Web ServersWith a free UN*X like system, the internet was ready to take off. Linux and FreeBSD provide a perfect platform for web hosting. Support include many open source web applications include Drupal, Joomla, SugarCRM, and SquirrelMail. |
Email ServersSome of the first email server used a UN*X program called 'sendmail'. Sendmail has been a reference installation of an outgoing mail server (SMTP). |
RoutersThe BSD kernel was famous for its efficient TCP/IP implementation. This networking power, while compromising usability, make the foundation of some of the best routers on the market. |
FirewallsLinux's implementation and use of IPTABLES has provided a reference firewall. This has been adopted in many firewall devices as they continue to choose Linux as their foundation. |
SambaIn the past 5-10 years, Linux has become a power player in the file sharing markets. This has led to a proliferation of file serving devices independent of a computer. Samba has been a major advancement in the adoption of Linux in Corporate America. |
DevicesThe original Linux devices were full blown computers acting as routers and firewalls. Over time, and with the advancement of powerful processors, now Linux/FreeBSD is the foundation for most smart phones, Apple's desktop OS, network attached storage (NAS) brands including Buffalo and QNAP, and storage area network (SAN) devices. |