Getting Started with Linux
12 -1 PM, Monday, October 15th, Skillman 004
Overview
The goal of my talk is to bring together people who are interested in
Linux and provide information to help them start using it.
I'm going to give an overview of the system's history in order to
define terms that a new user will hear but may find confusing and explain
the motivation behind certain conventions within the Linux community.
The overview will cover:
- What is Linux?
- GNU/Linux History
- Free and Open Source Software
- Linux Distributions
I'll also be giving out CD's of the Ubuntu Distribution and
explaining how to use them to safely explore Linux (without making
changes to your computer) until you are comfortable enough to install
it.
References
