2LINUX OVERVIEW
This chapter provides an overview of Linux for digital forensic investigators. It describes the history of Linux, including the significance and influence of Unix, and establishes the definition of “modern Linux” used throughout this book. I explain the role of the Linux kernel, devices, systemd, and the command line shell. I also provide examples of shell and command line basics, followed by a tour of various desktop environments and an overview of the birth and evolution of popular Linux distributions. The chapter concludes with a focus on digital forensics applied to Linux systems, especially in comparison to forensic analysis ...
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