Linux is an operating system with the basic set of programs and utilities required for a

computer to run. However, for a computer run it needs more than just an operating
system but also additional applications to make it useful and actually work. Linux
distributions therefore contain more than just the operating system but include a
combination of Linux tools such as text and web editors, browsers, email programs,
documentation, graphics applications, spreadsheets, etc. Linux is furthermore free
software in the sense that it is distributed alongwith its source code. To elaborate on this,
any person who received Linux has the freedom to change the source code and
redistribute it as they please.

Because Linux is a highly complex and often intimidating operating system, many Linux
expert companies have developed training courses which make for easy learning and
understanding of Linux. The Intoweb Linux training courses focus on teaching the basics
of Linux as an introduction to this operating system; with more advanced Linux
capabilities being taught as training progresses and students have successfully grasped
the Linux basics. The ultimate goal of Intoweb with consideration of the Linux basics
training which we offer is to provide to students all the necessary skills and information
for successful use of Linux.

Course Content for Learning Linux Basics

In everything it is important to start at the beginning. This is the same in the case of
Linux training. By teaching Linux basics as the core elements in training, these courses
give a foundation from which to work and fundamentally grow. The following are the
Linux basics which are predominant in the course content of the majority of Linux
training:

• An Introduction to Linux: This includes logging in and user accounts and the
actions related to files and directories such as changing the contents of a file, file
name matching and specifying multiple files, file permissions, commands for
examining file contents, etc.
• Linux Utilities: Including regular expressions, stream editor, the global regular
expression processor, re-order input lines, etc. Actions to be made using these
utilities can be listed as piping and redirecting these Linux utilities, locating a file
system, removing columns, and finding out about commands.
• Compiler and Development Tools: Students attending Linux training will learn
how to compile and develop tools for Linux and how to use, edit and plan the
concurrent versions system.
• The Components of a Web-Based Solution: Key features of the Linux operating
system are taught as well as scripting, embedded, and compiled languages. The
elements of an IT solution under Java, Unix, Solaris, and Linux are also
discussed.
• HTML: A summary is given of standard tags, page structure, new lines, and
special characters, regarding HTML.
 • Shell Programming: Involves lessons given in what shell programming is
alongwith a discussion of its variables, scripting and functions, and how to most
effectively use this.

How Can Intoweb Help by Teaching Linux Basics?

The majority of computer users are scared away from using Linux for the reason that they
think it is too difficult and they do not feel skilled enough to use this operating system.
This is where Intoweb comes in. By supplying these intimidated computer users with
training courses in Linux basics, they will see in turn that Linux is not as complex as it
may appear to be.

Linux offers computer users a combination of power and freedom which can often lead to
irresponsible actions being made. After attending Intoweb's Linux basics training, a user
will be able to control this given power and freedom in a responsible manner, by learning
about Linux actions and when and why these are made at particular times. The actions
which can be made in Linux include the following, to name but a few:

• Logging in
• Using the shell
• Network and dial up network configuration
• Networking fundamentals
• Preparing for the networking configuration
• Configuring the loopback adapter
• Configuring basic networking
• Connecting to your Internet Service Provider
• Configuring the domain name service to function on a dialup connection
• Configuring send mail to function on a dialup connection
• Testing and troubleshooting you basic and dial configuration