Introduction to Linux Operating System

“UBUNTU”
Operating System- it is responsible for the management and
coordination of activities of hardware and software.
Examples:

Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Fedora Core
Ubuntu
SUSE
MAC OSX
 Kernel- Central Component of OS manages system
resources(communication between software and hardware.
A kernel connects the application software to the hardware of
a computer.
Examples:

UNIX kernel
LINUX kernel
Microsoft Windows kernel
MAC OS kernel
 3 Kinds of Software Distribution

Commercial Software
Shareware
Free and Open Source
 FOSS
Free and Open Source Software also F/OSS, FOSS, or
FLOSS (for Free) is software which is liberally licensed to
grant the right of users to study, change, and improve its
design through the availability of its source code.

Unix- is a computer operating system originally developed in

1969 by a group of AT&T employees at Bell Labs, including
Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, Douglas McIlroy, and Joe
Ossanna.
 LINU
X
- (commonly pronounced IPA: /ˈlɪnəks/ in English;
variants existcite_ref-0cite_ref-0[1]) is a generic term
referring to Unix-like computer operating systems
based on the Linux kernel. Their development is one
of the most prominent examples of free and open
source software collaboration; typically all the
underlying source code can be used, freely modified,
and redistributed by anyone under the terms of the GNU
GPLcite_ref-1cite_ref-1[2] and other free licenses.
 Linux kernel- is an operating system kernel used by a
family of Unix-likecite_ref-README_4-0cite_ref-
README_4-0[5] operating systems.
-is released under the

GNU General Public License- is a widely used free

software license originally written by Richard Stallman for
the GNU project.
The name "Linux" comes from the Linux kernel,
originally written in 1991 by Linus Torvalds.
 LINUX Distribution

Debian Fedora 10 Bayanihan Open SUSE

Mandriva UBUNTU
Cost
Security
Choice(Freedom)
Hardware
Software

DisAdvantage of using Linux

Understanding
Compatibility
UBUNTU
-is a computer operating system based on Debian
GNU/Linux. Its name comes from the Zulu word "ubuntu",
translated as "humanity to others", describing the ubuntu
philosophy: "I am what I am because of who we all are", a
positive aspect of community. Ubuntu's goals include
providing an up-to-date, stable operating system for the
average user, with a strong focus on usability and ease of
installation. Ubuntu has been rated as the most popular Linux
distribution for the desktop, claiming approximately 30% of
desktop Linux installations in 2007.
 Ubuntu is sponsored by the UK based
company Canonical Ltd., owned by South
African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth. Instead
of selling Ubuntu for profit, Canonical creates
revenue by selling technical support. By keeping
Ubuntu free and open source, Canonical is able
to take advantage of the talents of outside
developers in Ubuntu's constituent components
without developing the entire operating system
itself.
 Ubuntu was initially forked from the Debian project's
code base.cite_ref-history_7-0cite_ref-history_7-0[8] The
aim was to release a new version of Ubuntu every six months,
resulting in a more frequently updated system. Ubuntu's first
release was on October 20, 2004.

Ubuntu is currently funded by Canonical Ltd. On July 8,

2005, Mark Shuttleworth and Canonical Ltd announced the
creation of the Ubuntu Foundation and provided an initial
funding of US$10 million. The purpose of the foundation is
to ensure the support and development for all future versions
of Ubuntu.
 Ubuntu derivatives include:

Kubuntu- a desktop distribution using KDE rather than

GNOME
Edubuntu-a distribution designed for classrooms using
GNOME
Ubuntu Server Edition -
Xubuntu- a "lightweight" distribution based on the Xfce
desktop environment instead of GNOME, designed to run
better on low-specification computers
Other Ubuntu distributions developed or otherwise recognized by
Canonical include:

Gobuntu-a distribution that includes only free software

Mythbuntu- a multimedia platform based on MythTV
Ubuntu JeOS- (pronounced as "juice"), is described as "an
efficient variant ... configured specifically for virtual
appliances".cite_ref-70cite_ref-70[71]
Ubuntu MID Edition-an Ubuntu edition that targets Mobile
Internet Devices.cite_ref-71cite_ref-71[72]
Ubuntu Netbook Remix-designed for ultra-portables such as
the ASUS Eee PC.
Ubuntu Studio-a multimedia-creation form of Ubuntu
 LINUX COMMANDS

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 Features of
UBUNTU
Desktop Simplicity
Easy to Install
Live Cd
Complete Office Productivity Suite
Quick and Easy Updates
Vast Library of Software
Ubuntu on Local Language
Integrated Email and Calendaring
 Features of
Easy Notetaking with Tomboy
UBUNTU
Safe easy tabbed browsing
Easy editing of Photos
Multimedia
Pidgin
Diff. Varieties of Games
Graphic Tools(GIMP, Fspot)
Dictionary
WINE
10 Advantage of Ubuntu Linux onWindows
1) Eye Candy
2) Easy to Install Applications
3) Secure
4) Easy to change options
5) Community
6) Free
7) Simple Networking
8.) Mozilla Firefox
9) Fast
 PHILOSOPHY
Our work is driven by a philosophy on software freedom that aims to
spread and bring the benefits of software to all parts of the world. At
the core of the Ubuntu Philosophy are these core philosophical ideals:

1. Every computer user should have the freedom to

download, run, copy, distribute, study, share, change and
improve their software for any purpose, without paying
licensing fees.
2. Every computer user should be able to use their software
in the language of their choice.
3. Every computer user should be given every opportunity to
use software, even if they work under a disability.
 Thank You

Prepared by: Paolo A. Calinagan

LSPU IT Instructor
paolocalinagan_24@yahoo.com
paolocalinagan24@gmail.com