Difference: GnuLinuxIntro (2 vs. 3)

Revision 304 Mar 2003 - ezf

  Introductions 

Introduce myself, ask the class to introduce themselves.

 Why Do You Want To Learn About GNU/Linux?
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+Ask around, get feedback on why people want to be there, what they want to learn.
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+Ask around, get feedback on why are people here, and what would they like to learn.
  What is GNU/Linux?
  What is Unix?
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+Unix is an operating system that was developed at Bell Laboratories in the early 1970's.  First portable OS.  It's a multi-user operating system, so many people can use it at the same time.
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+Unix is an operating system that was developed at Bell Laboratories in the early 1970's.  First portable OS.  It's a multi-user operating system, so many people can use it at the same time (it's suitable for use as a server).
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+For many years Unix ran only on very expensive minicomputers, and even today Unix machines from companies such as Sun and HP can cost more than 1 million dollars.
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+For many years Unix ran only on expensive minicomputers.  Even today, large Unix systems from companies like Sun and HP can cost over a million dollars.
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+Unix is used in many companies for very important jobs such as running large databases, accounting systems, billing systems, etc.
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+Unix servers are used in many companies for "mission critical" tasks such as running large databases, accounting systems, billing systems, etc.
  Unix History
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+Back in the early 1970's AT&T was the telephone monopoly in the US.  They maintained a research lab called "Bell Labs" in New Jersey.  Not allowed to sell SW but were paid to do research.  Invented information theory, transistor.
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+Back in the early 1970's AT&T was the telephone monopoly in the US.  The research arm, called "Bell Labs", performed basic and applied research.  Not allowed to sell SW but were paid to do research.  Long history of many innovations including invention of information theory, communications satellites, transistor, etc.
 Dennis Ritchie, Ken Thompson.
  GNU/Linux History
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+Linux Torvalds.  Linux Kernel Mailing List.  Distros: SLS, Slackware, Red Hat.
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+Linux Torvalds.  Linux Kernel Mailing List.  Distros: SLS, Slackware, Red Hat, Mandrake, Debian.
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+GNOME, KDE.
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+GUI environments: GNOME, KDE.
  What Makes Unix Special?
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+Elegant, consistent, software tools.
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+Elegant, consistent, software tools that can be used alone or in combination.
 Do one thing and do it well.
  What Makes Linux Special?
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+Unix power on cheap hardware.  Learn about computers.  Participate in improving it.  Have fun!
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+Unix power on inexpensive, commodity hardware.  Learn about computers.  Participate in improving it.  Have fun!
  What Can I Do With GNU/Linux? 
 

 Experiment, learn
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+ Surf the web
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+ Surf the web and communicate
  Run web, email services
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+ organize notes (like these), word processing/editing/publishing
  Write programs
 

 Does GNU/Linux Have Any Weaknesses?
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+ Programs for young kids.
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+ fewer programs for young kids.
  different device drivers for hardware (can't use Win32 drivers)
  Interoperability with MS office tools (good but not great)
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+ fewer commercial programs than other platforms (but improving)
  Where Do I Go For More Info?
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+ web
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+ books
  mailing lists and discussion groups
  web sites
 -- TobyCabot - 27 Feb 2003

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