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Intro to Linux: Homework 2
Introduction to Linux, Homework 2
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Question 1
What are the current stable release designation and latest release designation of the LINUX kernel?
Question 2
Browse some of the major computer manufacturers' online product offerings, and list a couple of companies and their models that offer LINUX as the preinstalled operating system. Do not include specialty Web server machines.
Question 3
Read Eric Raymond's The Cathedral and the Bazaar (check the references on the class web site), and summarize the difference between development environments for software.
Question 4
Go to the LINUX Documentation Project Web site, as listed in the references (class web site), and read their "Manifesto." Describe the purpose of the project in your own words. Note the FAQs, HOWTOs, and man page documents for later reference.
Question 5
Go to the LINUXjournal Web site (class site references), click on the search button on the top of the page. You can enter any search criteria subject you want pertaining to LINUX, and you will get a listing of articles that are pertinent to this subject. Search for articles on Linus Torvalds. How many are there?
Question 6
Go to the Web What is the name of the French distribution of Slackware LINUX?
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2008/09/28 08:09:34 PDT
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