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A. F. SheikhCompTIA Linux+ Certification CompanionCertification Study Companion Serieshttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0128-0_1

1. Introduction to Linux and Linux Certification

Ahmed F. Sheikh1  
(1)
Miami, FL, USA
 

In this introductory chapter, you will learn about the history of Linux. You will gain an understanding of licensing, Linux distributions, reasons to use Linux, and exams related to Linux certification.

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to
  1. 1.

    Explain the history of Linux

     
  2. 2.

    Identify reasons why individuals and organizations use Linux

     
  3. 3.

    Discuss Linux certification requirements

     

What Is Linux?

To better understand the history of Linux, you will ...

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