D. BothUsing and Administering Linux: Volume 1https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-5049-5_1

1. Introduction

David Both¹

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Raleigh, NC, USA

Objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to

Define the value proposition of Linux
Describe at least four attributes that make Linux desirable as an operating system
Define the meaning of the term “free” when it is applied to open source software
State the Linux Truth and its meaning
Describe how open source software makes the job of the SysAdmin easier
List some of the traits found in a typical SysAdmin
Describe the structure of the experiments used throughout this course
List two types of terminal environments that can be used to access the Linux command line

The value of any ...

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