Is it legal to sell Linux distros?
To answer your question, as I explained in this post it’s completely legal to sell free software that’s distributed under a GNU Public License (GPL for short), and that indeed includes Linux distros. In fact, companies such as Red Hat have built hugely profitable businesses by doing just that.
What is the license used by Linux Kernel?
The Linux Kernel is provided under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 only (GPL-2.0), as provided in LICENSES/preferred/GPL-2.0, with an explicit syscall exception described in LICENSES/exceptions/Linux-syscall-note, as described in the COPYING file.
What does the Linux Kernel do?
The Linux® kernel is the main component of a Linux operating system (OS) and is the core interface between a computer’s hardware and its processes. It communicates between the 2, managing resources as efficiently as possible.
Is it legal to edit Linux Kernel?
Yes. You can edit Linux Kernel because it is released under General Public License (GPL) and any one can edit it. It comes under the category of free and open source software.
Can you charge money for Linux?
Linux itself is free. You are not allowed to sell a Linux distribution. As stated before, this is completely untrue. You only have to follow the license rules, which have nothing to do with charging a fee.
Can you sell Ubuntu?
It is completely legal to sell a computer with Ubuntu preinstalled. It even lowers the cost. It is also legal to sell CDs/DVDs with Ubuntu in them. In both is legal because you are not selling Ubuntu, you are selling the hardware that comes with it.
Why is Linux kernel written in C?
The C language was actually created to move the UNIX kernel code from assembly to a higher level language, which would do the same tasks with fewer lines of code. The GNU operating system itself was started using C and Lisp programming languages, so many of its components are written in C.
Where is kernel located in Linux?
Where is the Linux Kernel located? Since the Linux kernel is a piece of code, it must be stored somewhere on the file-system, such that every time the system reboots, the kernel is loaded in the memory. In Debian/Ubuntu systems, the Linux kernel can be found within the /boot directory.
How do Linux distributions make money?
Many developers earn their monthly income creating Linux code. They work for companies that, for one reason or another, have determined that supporting the Linux ecosystem is good for business. Some are “open source” companies. Both make money by establishing support contracts with companies that use their products.