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D. BothUsing and Administering Linux: Volume 1https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9618-9_2

2. Introduction to Operating Systems

David Both1  
(1)
Raleigh, NC, USA
 

Objectives

In this chapter you will learn to

  • Describe the functions of the main hardware components of a computer.

  • List and describe the primary functions of an operating system.

  • Briefly outline the reasons that prompted Linus Torvalds to create Linux.

  • Describe how the Linux core utilities support the kernel and together create an operating system.

Choice – Really!

Every computer requires an operating system. The operating system you use on your computer is at least as important as – or more ...

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