Linux is a type of operating system(OS) which is widely used by software developers all around the world. If you start using Linux in your college then you will have an upper hand on many factors. You will be much farther ahead of those students who are using Windows or Mac. Sure their machines work for whatever they need to do but, you will understand much more about your computer than Windows and Mac users could ever dream of. Once you are able to work with a bunch of different Linux systems, you are going to be one of the best CS student. A lot of employees likes Linux system as it shows your knowledge about computers because the Linux OS is a command line OS and you have to know all the details about it in order to work on it, which will only enhance your skill set. Moreover, Linux skills are becoming increasingly important for many other fields as well, ranging from business to biotechnology to industrial design. Linux and its ecosystem have some of the best examples of coding structure, algorithms and, documentation. And you can see it all and use it as studying material without any licensing worries.

But beyond that, any kind of scientist/researcher that uses computers in their research (beyond email/web browsing/word processing/etc.) would be wise to learn Linux since their inherently more server and programmer friendly OS. This means it’s easier to do scripting, and a lot of scientific libraries and programs are written for Linux first. Becoming familiar with Linux can also result in substantial financial savings because the software (both the operating system and the application programs) is available for free and because Linux can run on older and cheaper computers. In fact, most people who switch to Linux soon realize that they will never again have to purchase any software. Linux is a topic which is equally suitable for study in the classroom or at home, and it will only reward you in the job market.