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[https://git-ce.rwth-aachen.de/hpc.nrw/ap2/tutorials/linux/-/blob/master/Slides/Linux_Intro/Linux_Intro.pdf Linux Introduction] Slides 17 - 23 (7 pages)
 
[https://git-ce.rwth-aachen.de/hpc.nrw/ap2/tutorials/linux/-/blob/master/Slides/Linux_Intro/Linux_Intro.pdf Linux Introduction] Slides 17 - 23 (7 pages)
  
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        Linux is an open source Unix-like OS (behaves similar to Unix).
 
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            brief characteristics of Unix
 
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        Linux is compatible to the POSIX standard.
 
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            brief characteristics of POSIX
 
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        There are many Unix variants from different companies: Apple, Sun, IBM, HP and even Microsoft.
 
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        Linux is developed along this line.
 
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        Historically there are two separate initiatives: GNU and Linux
 
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        To be more precise: GNU/Linux
 
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            Linux: OS kernel
 
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            GNU: many user programs
 
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        Therefore many distros
 
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            for server: RHEL, Fedora, CentOS
 
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            for user: Debian, Ubuntu, Mint
 
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            for workplace: Suse
 
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            specialized distros: Kali Linux for security testing
 
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        HPC: all Top 500 supercomputers use Linux
 
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        Popular desktop Linux distros: Ubuntu, Linux Mint ...
 
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        Which Linux distro should I use?
 
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            It depends on your needs.
 
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            Available software packages, support and maintenance are also important.
 
  
  
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Revision as of 10:04, 5 October 2020

Video

Linux Introduction Slides 17 - 23 (7 pages)


Quiz

1. Are all Top 500 supercomputers using Linux in HPC?

Yes
No

2. What does GNU stands for?

GNU's Not Unix
Geek Needed Unix
General Unix
General Unix
None of the Above

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