linux_introduction/essential

Essential Linux

Introduction to Linux

Where does Linux originate from?

• The spiritual mother of Linux is Unix.
• POSIX is not an OS in itself but a standard.
  • Which OS's are POSIX compliant

Who is behind this project?

• Who is Richard Stallmann?
• Who is Linux Torvalds?

What is the deal with 'GNU-slash-Linux'?

• GNU/Linux controversy
  • What is a kernel
  • What does GNU bring to the table?

Where can you get some Linux?

• You probably already have a Linux computer running at home!

Debian

• Reasons to choose Debian.
• Why is Debian called the universal operating system
  • comparison of CPU architectures
  • download Debian

How to create a virtual machine

Step by step walk-through of a VM creation in virtualbox with some notes on each step with best practice pointers.

Breakdown of the Debian installation

• step by step installation instructions
  • stress the graphical/minimal difference