Newcomers Guide to LinuxChapter 1 Introduction to Linux, open source softwareWhat is Linux?What types of software are available?What is Open Source software?Benefits of Open Source SoftwareWhat is an operating system (O/S)?Who are the users of Linux?Chapter 2 History of LinuxHistory of LinuxDevelopment of LinuxChapter 3 Comparison of Linux to Windows and Unix Comparison of Linux and MS-DOSComparison of Linux and WindowsComparison of Linux and Windows NTComparison of Linux and UnixChapter 4 Linux Distribution Understanding a Linux distributionIntroduction to the main Linux distributions, including: Editions Advantages and disadvantagesFree downloads and paid downloadsOfficial homepagesChapter 5 Recommendations of Linux distributions for various types of usersDistributions based on RPM package managementdistributions based on DEB package managementDistributions based on source code package managementChapter 6 Preparation before installing LinuxUnderstanding Linux hardware requirementsChoosing an installation method that fits your needs and hardware.Collecting information about your hard devices that might be needed for the installation processChapter 7 Obtaining a Linux installation programInternet downloadsInstallation CD purchasesChapter 8 Anatomy of the Linux operating systemLinux KernelShellApplicationsFile systemWorks offline for study on the go!
