Linux kernel is written in C. With various higher level parts C++ and python etc. It varies but mostly parts of the C family of coding with python and some java also appearing in parts and programs. Python is liked by Linux enthusiasts due to its ease of use and is growing fast amongst the community.
Is Linux a coding language?
A common feature of Unix-like systems, Linux includes traditional specific-purpose programming languages targeted at scripting, text processing and system configuration and management in general. Linux distributions support shell scripts, awk, sed and make.
Is Ubuntu written in Python?
Ubuntu makes starting easy, as it comes with a command line version pre-installed. In fact, the Ubuntu community develops many of its scripts and tools under Python.May 1, 2011