You will learn:
- Choosing the right Linux distribution
- Installing & Maintaining the system
- Interoperation with Microsoft Windows & other OS's
- Advantages & challenges of Gnu/Linux
- Training requirements for users
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Why people love Gnu/Linux:
- It's free!
- Design for Power Users optimizes productivity
- Stability, Security, Efficiency
- So many software choices
- Close to Unix, similar to Microsoft Windows
- Runs on anything: Cell phones to supercomputers
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Exploring Gnu/Linux
- Linux - Modular Virtual Kernel
- X - Network Transparent Graphics System
- Graphical Desktops Gnome & KDE
- Command Shells & Scripting
- Internet Services - Complete & Standard
- Interoperation with Unix, Microsoft, Apple, etc.
- Security & System Administration
- End User Applications - Office Suites, etc.
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The Gnu/Linux Community
- Where's it all coming from?
- Who's working on what?
- Why do they do it?
- How can anyone make money?
- Where can I get help?
- Being a good Free Software Citizen
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