Linux, GNUs and Penguins - Peleg Sapir

Abstract

Linux is commonly believed to be an OS for professionals and computer experts. What will be presented in the lecture is that while a higher proficiency level is required to use it, it's also suitable for intermidiate users seeking a wider array of possibilities when using their machines. The lecture will present a brief history of the Open Source community, its motives and benefits, in general and in the context of Linux. Basic examples will be shown for use of the OS, for general use and spesifically for those taking the MATAM course.

• A brief history of UNIX, Open-source/Free-software ideas, GNU project and Linux
• The structure of a Linux system: "Where the hell is the c:\ drive?!" : The major differences (and similarities) between Linux and Windows (Kernel, file structure, etc.)
• "Linux and the myth of un-usability" - The major aspects of User Friendliness in Linux
• "Why should I use a DOS-like interface when I have GUI?" - The major aspects of the terminal
• "How do I install programs" / "Where is the setup.exe file?" - About software packages in different distributions
• An intro to main distributions: pluses and minuses of the major distributions
• Demonstrations of different linux applications and uses

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