

These versions/ types /kinds of Linux operating system are called Distributions.Ĭlick here if the video is not accessible Many others make their variations of Linux available publicly so the whole world can benefit at large. To prevent hacking attempts, many organizations keep their Linux operating systems private. It is used by programmers, organizations, profit and non-profit companies around the world to create Operating systems to suit their individual requirements. Well, now as you know that Linux is open-source, free to use kernel. Let us start by understanding what a Linux Distribution is. You can now quit Terminal and eject the volume.Now that we know what Linux is, it is the time that to learn how we should install it on the computer and choose which Distribution we should use. When Terminal says that it's done, the volume will have the same name as the installer you downloaded, such as Install macOS Monterey.After the volume is erased, you may see an alert that Terminal would like to access files on a removable volume.Terminal shows the progress as the volume is erased. When prompted, type Y to confirm that you want to erase the volume, then press Return.Terminal doesn't show any characters as you type. When prompted, type your administrator password.If the volume has a different name, replace MyVolume in the command with the name of your volume. Each command assumes that the installer is in your Applications folder, and MyVolume is the name of the USB flash drive or other volume you're using. Type or paste one of the commands below into Terminal, then press Return to enter the command.Open Terminal, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder.Plug in the USB flash drive or other volume that you're using for the bootable installer.
