Contents: [slideshow]

The Command Line

Filing System, File and Directory Handling

Processes

BASH: More and Scripts

Installation

More

Practical Session




About this document

Basic Linux Stuff

Distributions

Desktop Distros:
  • Fedora (from RedHat), OpenSuSE, Ubuntu (based on Debian);
  • all completely free (in all senses);
  • updated frequently; end-of-life approx 18 months.
Server Distros
  • Some cost money, others are completely free;
  • RedHat Enterprise (Scientific Linux, CentOS)
  • SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (aka SLES) — UoM site licence.
  • updated infrequently (except security); end-of-life 5–7 years.
Geek Distros
  • Debian, Gentoo. . .   —not for beginners!


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