Infographics

Linux: Then And Now

The world would be a different place without the Linux operating system. The open source Linux operating system is ubiquitous in the computer/device world with a stellar resume to boot: according to the infographic, 413 of the world’s top 500 supercomputers run Linux, including the ten fastest. Not only this, but Linux is Android’s parent operating system; perhaps this accounts for the astounding 4.6 billion cell phones sold over the years that run on Linux.

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Linux Kernal Map

Now that you’ve seen the numbers, check out the vitals of Linux Kernel. After more than two decades of open source development from thousands of programmers, kernel has evolved into a masterpiece of programming; and the kernel map elegantly depicts the operating system in all its sophisticated glory. Whether you are a contributor, an adaptor, a student or average Joe looking to impress your friends with some expert level programming knowledge, the Linux Kernel map is highly informative.

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Evolution of Computer Languages

In a metaphor, an aspiring computer scientist is much like an aspiring diplomat: each must possess mastery of a foreign language to achieve greatness. However, for the computer scientist, this study of language does not facilitate understanding between two people. Rather, it is the language the computer scientist uses when he interacts with the computer. Although once quite basic in its nascence, computer languages have matured into elaborate and complex things that have since allowed their masters to advance technological innovation to new heights.

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The Human-Computer Interface

The advent of the hyper interactive iPhone has since changed the norm of how humans interact with computers and new advancements in technology promise to continue this trend. Although this infographic leaves something to be desired on the design side, it delves into the detail of human-computer interface (HCI) development and the major innovations that have led to where we are today.

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