Course Overview
This is an introductory course, which provides a working knowledge of LINUX to persons who have a basic knowledge of personal computers and some command line experience. Overviews and addresses installation and configuration of Red Hat LINUX. Uses LINUX command line utilities and the Shell. Understanding the file and directory system, managing files and directories. Covers the KDE or GNOME Desktop environments. Work with vi. Discusses basic LINUX topics for end users in a non-technical manner. Note: manual to be purchased at the first session. Uses LINUX Red Hat.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in COMP 1002
Credits
1.5
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Install a custom installation using the GUI install.
- Use a Linux shell
- Understand directory and file manipulation.
- Use the basics of the K Desktop Environment.
- Use the basics of the GNOME Desktop Environment.
- Understand the basics of the vi editor.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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