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Every computer that you use has an operating system. An operating system manages your computer's resources and makes sure that everything running on your computer, from the internal system tools to the web browser you're using to read this, has time to run. Popular operating systems include Windows, MacOS, and Linux!
Linux isn't used as much as Windows and MacOS for personal computers, but it's still popular among developers and enthusiasts. However, Linux is the standard for servers! That's why we use Linux for Nest. It's a little different from what you might be used to, but you'll be working with Linux in no time!
Linux used a text-based user interface (TUI) rather than a graphical user interface (GUI). This means that instead of moving your cursor around with a mouse or trackpad and clicking on items, you simply type commands for the computer to execute. To get started with basic commands, see Using The Terminal!