10 things you should know about every Linux installation

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10 things you should know about every Linux installation

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10 things you should know about every Linux installation

Quote:There are numerous common features with every Linux installation. This document lists 10 of the more important ones you should know about.

Linux is not Windows, and although there are some similarities, you must realize that there may be a few "new ways of doing things" to learn before you can be comfortable in Linux. Linux is an open-source clone of UNIX, a secure operating system (OS) that predates DOS and Windows and is designed for multiple users. The items in the following list generally apply to any UNIX-based *nix system, such as Linux and the various BSD's...

full article: http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877_11-5960961.html#

Article covers: 1. File hierarchy, 2. Modular system, 3. Hardware, software, and everything in between, 4. Package Managers - Program installation made easy(er), 5. Permissions,and more.

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