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D. BothUsing and Administering Linux: Volume 1https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9618-9_1

1. Introduction

David Both1  
(1)
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 (OS).

  • 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 system administrator (SysAdmin) easier.

  • List some of the traits found in a typical SysAdmin.

  • Describe the structure of the experiments used throughout this ...

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