Linux Operating System

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Linux Operating System

• Chandler Novak

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History of Linux

• Linux was invented by Linus Torvalds
• In 1984 Richard Stallman started the GNU project
• This would create a quality, free operating
  system
• It also had no copying or modifying restrictions

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History

• Stallman created the C Compiler in order to make
  the operating system
• The operating system was delayed however so Linus
  created Linux 0.01 in 1991
• Because it was licensed under GNU commercial
  venders soon began releasing their own modified
  versions

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History

• Since Linux can be updated and modified easily,
  it can take advantage of new hardware easily
• Linux is immune to certain viruses such as CIH in
  1999 and the love bug in 2000

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Versions

• 0.02 Basic still needed Minix to work
• 0.11 first stand alone Linux
• 2.2 was used till 2003
• 2.4 was in use until 2006
• 2.6 was the first stable version
• 2004 first version of Ubuntu

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Top 10 Distributors

• Ubuntu
• OpenSUSE
• fedora
• debian
• Mandriva
• Linux Mint
• PCLinuxOS
• Slackware Linux

• gentoo Linux
• CentOS
• FreeBSD

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How to Configure Networks with openSUSE Linux

• This will be an Ethernet connection
• 1. Click on the NetworkManager Applet (fourth
  icon from the left)
• 2. Click on new connection then from the submenu
  select the type of connection, in this case
  Ethernet
• 3. Configure the Network Information by selecting
  manual setup
• 4. Fill out the information and then click next
• 5. Name the connection so it reflects how you
  configured the interface.

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How to Configure Networks with openSUSE Linux

• If the name reflects the configuration it is
  easier to use the same connection for a different
  computer.
• 6. Click Save or Save and Connect and its
  finished.

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How it Connects to the Internet

• First you need an ISP (Internet Service
  Provider), a modem, and a Dialup Phone line.
• Internet on Linux uses TCP/IP or transmission
  control protocol/internet protocol to transmit
  information across the internet.

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How to Connect two Linux Computers

• First you need a crossed cable to physically
  connect them.
• Then You need NFS installed (Network File
  System). It transmits files between computers
• Then use command ifconfig. If ETH0 (the Ethernet)
  has the IP address your computers are networked.

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Advantages of Linux

• Low cost-Linux is a free operating system
• Stability-It can run for long periods of time
  without rebooting
• Performance-Linux can run with a large number of
  users at once
• Choice-There are many versions to choose from

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Cost

• Companies make money with Linux mainly from
  service and support.(Pantek 150 per hour USD)
• They also sell books and teach classes on how it
  works(Running Linux, Fourth Edition 44.95 USD)
• Plus they sell exclusive versions or updates
  (Vmware Workstation v.6.0 Linux CD 169.99 USD)

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Sources
https//netfiles.uiuc.edu/linux/In20The20Beginn
ing
http//distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resourcemajor
http//www.ecommersetimes.com/story/21161.html
http//www.linux.com/news/enterprise/networking/60
07-configure-networking-with-opensuse-and-kde-4
http//www.northernjourney.com/opensource/newbies/
newb008.html
http//ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-140937
.html
http//linux.about.com/cs/linux101/a/linux_2.htm