Background Info and Resources What is Linux Kernel or core of the OS GNU GPL gnus not Unix general public license Open source free software Think free speech not free beer Linus Torvalds created the Linux kernel ID: 1045432
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1. Ubuntu UnleashedChapter 2Background Info and Resources
2. What is Linux?Kernel or core of the OSGNU GPL (gnu's not Unix general public license)Open source – free software Think free speech, not free beerLinus Torvalds – created the Linux kernelRichard Stallman – founded the Free Software Foundation and came up with the GPL – ensuring that Linux will always be free
3. Why use Linux?Excellent return on investment (ROI) If IT can support it...Works on multiple hardware platforms Alpha, SPARC, PowerPC, phones, tablets, PlayStation, DVD players, etc., etc., etc..Works on outdated equipment Can push back the inevitable hardware upgrade...Thousands of distros Maybe even one that your grandmother could useFree support is widespread Forums, FAQ's, etc.
4. What is Ubuntu?South African word meaning "human kindness" “I am what I am because of who we all are”Sponsored by Canonical Software First release – October 20042 major releases per year – October & April Numbering scheme – y.mm – (Oct 2004 = 4.10)Each major release has a codename Alliterative animal names (Warty Warthog, Saucy Salamander, etc.)Intended to be easy to install and useBased on Debian – an older, well respected disto
5. Documentation The “man” pages In a terminal typing “man command name” will give you LOTS of info on that command. Support from developers Most of the established distos have a support page Google and Wikipedia There's an abundance of forums out there – both general and specific
6. LILO & GRUB The Bootloaders LILO – Linux LoaderOlder Bootloader – Mostly replaced by GRUBCannot boot from the network GRUB (and GRUB2) – GRand Unified BootloaderDeveloped by the Free Software FoundationIt has an interactive command interfaceSupports network boot
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