does linux has a event log?

Question

does linux has a event like in the windows?.If it is ,what is the name of it

Answer 1

There are several logs in Linux, and where they are and what they are called will depend upon the distribution you're using. They're usually found in /var/log or somewhere in /var.

There's an article at http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/wiki/index.php/Quick_HOWTO_:_Ch05_:_Troubleshooting_Linux_with_syslog that may be helpful for you.