Goal: Introduction to what Linux is.
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What is Linux and Linux Distributions (distro)
What is an Operating System?
When you turn your device on, it boots up the operating system, which manages the communication/interface between your applications and the hardware it is running on.
What is Linux?
Linux is an Operating Systems – similar to Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android.
Linux is open-source – freely available – so you can download, modify and redistribute.
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Varieties of Linux Distributions (distros):
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Types of Environments
Desktop: Windows type Graphical User Interface (GUI) - Graphics based interactions between the user and the operating system.
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Terminal: Program that opens a window to runs a:
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