The Linux operating system is a developers dream. There are so many programs that have their source wide open for perusal it is almost like being in a happy house. Any one of those programs can be used as a basis for a new project or just for ideas on how something is done.

Not just programs either. There are so many languages to choose from it will make your head spin. Linux is like everyone from the Tower of Babel getting together for a geek conference. Any language supported by linux can be easily programmed and compiled in several ways.

Your programming interface can be as simple as nano ranging up through vi or emacs to full blown IDE's like kdevelop.

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