Introduction to Linux
Info
- Level: Beginner
- Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
- Date Created: August 16, 2010
- Length of Class: 47 Minutes
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Prerequisites
- None
Purpose of Class
- This class teaches students the basic concepts that they should understand before they start trying to work with Linux.
Topics Covered
- What is Linux
- Distributions
- Open Source Licensing
- Shells
- Significance of ROOT
- Importance of Capitalization
- Server vs. Desktop versions
- What Linux is best at
Class Notes
- Introduction
- Linux was created by Linus Torvalds between 1991 and 1994
- Linux is not a version of Unix
- Distributions
- Once Linux was released to the public numerous institutions created their own versions of the operating system. These different versions are called Distributions, or Distros. Different Distros have different functionality.
- Open Source software is not necessarily free software
- Make sure you understand the licensing requirements for your Open Source software before you release it into a Production Environment.
- Defining The Shell
- The Shell is the interface you use to interact with the Operating System. Windows uses a GUI (Graphical User Interface) Shell, Linux primarily uses a LUI (Line User Interface)
- ROOT
- ROOT is the highest level of anything in the Linux world. ROOT user is the highest level user. The ROOT directory s the highest level directory.
- Capitalization matters in Linux (HOME is different then home)
- Server vs. Desktop Versions
- Server versions of Linux install the bare minimum number of components for the system to function. After installation you will be faced with a blinking cursor.
- Desktop versions of Linux come prepackaged with a GUI environment and numerous tools and applications. After installation you will be presented with an environment that looks a lot like Windows or the Mac OS.
- What Linux is really god for?
- Linux is great for server functionality
- Linux is still poor for every day desktop functionality for most users.
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12 Responses to Introduction to Linux
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Great thanks.
Great intro, however you completely ignored the contributions of GNU. The reality is that Linux is just the kernel, not the Operating System. In fact, the OS is GNU. You give ALL of the credit to Linus Torvalds and you don’t even mention GNU. Please read up on the facts and educate yourself regarding GNU/Linux. http://www.gnu.org/gnu/linux-and-gnu.html
Sir you are really the best. I have recently finished my MPhil degree course in P2P networks from one of a University in UK. These days I am free and trying to learn C language as well as Linux. I personally like the way you teach and I am really impressed.
God bless you
Regards,
Mazhar
I really appreciate and strongly appreciate your great efforts in disseminating your own knoldge in this way of thinking, demonstration, and your friendly way.
I wish you the best and whole success in IT World.
Keep going. U R Great, God Save U.
“8. What Linux is really god for?”
Correction…
“What Linux is really God for?”
There, I fixed it! :)
Yes, it is absolutely helpful. I really appreciate for your knowledge. please keep putting more great videos. Again, you are awsome!
Thank you very much.
Your explaination is very clear, and easy to understand.
sir, could pls give a lecture on c & c++ languages
it will helffull to my interview
Sorry, but my knowledge of C and C+ is pretty limited
dear sir ,
thnx for the awesome stuff.
i want sth in device drivers and os basics
A very good introduction about Linux and difference between Linux and Unix. A very good explanation about different Licenses and about open source software definitions. Thank you very much for the information.
Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to teach some of your knowleadge to others. I will watch your other videos also! Thank you, Eli!