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Introduction
Getting to Know Your Computer
A Brief Introduction Through GNU/Linux
©May, 2000
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Andrew D. Hwang,
ahwang@mathcs.holycross.edu
Introduction
Terms of Usage
A Brief History
Personal Computers
Hardware and Software
Booting
What is GNU/Linux?
``Free'' Software
GNU/Linux Features
Stability
Multi-Tasking and Multi-User Capabilities
Flexibility
Networking and Security
Basic GNU/Linux Internals
Files and Filesystems
Processes
Disk Partitions
Installation
Hardware Compatibility
Boot Disks
The Installer
Post-Installation
Starting Up, Shutting Down
Other Administrative Tasks
Securing a New Box
Useful Programs
Text Editing and Processing
Network Utilities
Games
Image Viewing and Manipulation
Sound
StarOffice
Networking Basics
Addresses
Network Security
Getting Help, and Beyond
Installing Software
Selected GNU/Linux Web Sites
About this document ...
hwang
2001-10-31
