Computers & IT (Non-Engg)

Linux has replaced UNIX and is dominating the computing field. It is widely used in supercomputers and embedded devices. While Linux has not been able to dominate the desktop space, it is an essential player in this field.

Due to its features, such as flexibility and open-source nature, Linux-based operating systems are now used in various connected devices. Linux is likely to revolutionize emerging technologies, including wearables, the Internet of Things  (IoT), smart home devices, and more.

Many books can transform you from a beginner to an expert in Linux. Here are some of the popular books to learn Linux concepts:

1. Linux Pocket Guide is a book written | Author: Jason Cannon
2. Linux Administration | Author: Jason Cannon
3. The Linux Command Line | Author: William Shotts
4. Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible | Author: Richard Blum
5. How Linux Works | Author: Brian Ward

For taking admission in the MCA course at Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University, candidates must appear for an online test conducted by the university itself. They must achieve a valid aggregate in the same. Additionally, they must also appear for an personal interview for final selection in the course. The admissions to this course are on first come and first serve basis. 

The minimum marks required for admission to BCA programs are 50 percent in 12th in most of the colleges therefore, yes you can get an admission with this score. You may try applying to more private colleges  because this mark may not be  enough to get in to a government college, but it doesn't mean that you don't have to apply for government colleges. 

Yes, with 75% in your 12th Jharkhand board, you are likely eligible for the BCA programme at Techno India University, Salt Lake. The minimum eligibility criteria is usually 50% in 10+2, and your score surpasses this requirement. The fee structure for BCA at Techno India University, Salt Lake, ranges from INR 1.84 Lacs to INR 5.20 lakhs, with semester fees between INR 55,000 and INR 65,000.

Most BCA programs, including those at Techno India University, require a minimum of 50% in 10+2 or equivalent. 

Linux Operating System has it's usage in supercomputers, web servers, desktops, laptops, and home appliances such as washing machines, modems, routers, and refrigerators. Linux is also known to be used in Smart Devices, Servers and Mainframes, Gaming, Supercomputers, etc.

Linux is a freely distributable version of Unix. In 1991, Linus Torvalds, a student at the University of Helsinki in Finland, began his project to create a freely available academic version of Unix. This project later became the Linux kernel.

Today, Linux OS is used in supercomputers, web servers, desktops, laptops, and home appliances such as washing machines, modems, routers, and refrigerators.