Answer:
Asking why Linux is used as a server operating system? It has many advantages
Explanation:
1. Linux has very small kernel footprints
It can be on a USB, embedded system and the like.
2. Requires very little hardware resource to run.
Building on the first point, Linux dos not need much jard ware resource to run implying it can be run on outdated CPUs, a low RAM size, small disk space and it would be possible - doesn't matter with Linux - bar the effect on performance.
3. Linux runs 80% of the Internet today
4. It's free
...... and so much more.
- Reference: Andrew Holcomb, Quorate
How Linux compares with other OS - like Windows or Mac?
May Help:
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-advantages-of-Linux-as-a-server-operating-system
Recommendation: Jason Montoya and Glen Becker, BI Analyst, SAS Expert