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Newcomer's Guide to Linux

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Newcomer’s Guide to Linux

Chapter 1 Introduction to Linux, open source software
• What is Linux?
• What types of software are available?
• What is Open Source software?
• Benefits of Open Source Software
• What is an operating system (O/S)?
• Who are the users of Linux?

Chapter 2 History of Linux
• History of Linux
• Development of Linux

Chapter 3 Comparison of Linux to Windows and Unix
• Comparison of Linux and MS-DOS
• Comparison of Linux and Windows
• Comparison of Linux and Windows NT
• Comparison of Linux and Unix

Chapter 4 Linux Distribution
• Understanding a Linux distribution
• Introduction to the main Linux distributions, including:
Editions
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Free downloads and paid downloads
• Official homepages

Chapter 5 Recommendations of Linux distributions for various types of users

• Distributions based on RPM package management
• distributions based on DEB package management
• Distributions based on source code package management

Chapter 6 Preparation before installing Linux

• Understanding Linux hardware requirements
• Choosing an installation method that fits your needs and hardware.
• Collecting information about your hard devices that might be needed for the installation process

Chapter 7 Obtaining a Linux installation program

• Internet downloads
• Installation CD purchases

Chapter 8 Anatomy of the Linux operating system

• Linux Kernel
• Shell
• Applications
• File system

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Jul 27, 2010

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Developer:

Amazing eLearning LLC.

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1.0

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