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Introduction to the Linux OS

What Is Linux?. Linus Torvalds released his version of the UNIX kernel in 1992A ?free" product that people from around the world contribute to make a complete OSIn the past two years, the OS has grown tremendously as a viable platform. Linux DistributionsI. Linux distributions are complete relea

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Introduction to the Linux OS

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    1. Introduction to the Linux OS Ohio SchoolNet Conference March 28, 2000

    2. What Is Linux? Linus Torvalds released his version of the UNIX kernel in 1992 A “free” product that people from around the world contribute to make a complete OS In the past two years, the OS has grown tremendously as a viable platform

    3. Linux Distributions I Linux distributions are complete releases of the OS most offer special extra features such as installation “wizards” Distributions differ from one another in the features they include, and the emphasis on server or workstation features

    4. Linux Distributions II Caldera Corel Debian (BESS) Mandrake Red Hat (SCOCA) Slackware S.u.S.E.

    5. Linux Strengths Free Efficient & Powerful Works well on “low power” machines Multitasks well Stable Lots of free and very powerful software Especially for Internetworking

    6. Linux Weaknesses Security True for any of the “Unices” Hardware compatibility Desktop Workstation Finding documentation Learning curve

    7. Linux GUI Xwindow Keyword - “clunky” GNOME KDE WINE and other projects do allow you to run Windows apps

    8. First Installations Check hardware compatibility list for your distribution Do an “everything” install Familiarize yourself with the command line Check out the GUI Second installation – Develop a plan Install only what you need

    9. Application Installation And Configuration Most software is installed by compiling the source code RedHat Package Manager (RPM) allows for automatic installation of apps Most programs are configured after installation by editing text files

    10. Linux As A Network Server Integration and Applications

    11. Network Integration I Standalone Server web, email, nntp, ftp, etc. MarsNWE emulates NetWare 3.12 server Caldera NetWare NDS and NetWare 4.10b compatible file services Commercial

    12. Network Integration II SAMBA Uses SMB over NetBios to talk to Windows or OS2 servers and workstations Can authenticate through an NT PDC Can act as a PDC or BDC Netatalk File & print services for Macintosh Supports Appleshare IP & classic Appletalk

    13. Internetwork Applications sendmail dhcp dns squid Apache INN FTP

    14. Applications for SCOCA Sendmail SAMBA DNS (Backup server) Apache – web server FTP MySQL – database server PHP – server-side scripting DNews

    15. Web Applications for SCOCA I TWIG - The Web Information Gateway web-based email/groupware app Netsaint Network monitoring Mailman email listserv w/web interface for users

    16. Web Applications for SCOCA II Event Calendar Keystone Hardware ticketing/repair management IRM Hardware/software tracking application

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