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This document provides an introduction to the RedHat Linux operating system. It discusses hardware requirements, including a minimum of 256MB RAM for Pentium Pro processors or 512MB RAM for 64-bit processors. It also requires 2-6GB of disk space and a bootable CD. The document outlines three topics for the first lesson: an introduction to Linux, a brief history of Linux starting in 1991, and the main Linux distributions including RedHat, SuSE, Mandriva Linux, and Debian.

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This document provides an introduction to the RedHat Linux operating system. It discusses hardware requirements, including a minimum of 256MB RAM for Pentium Pro processors or 512MB RAM for 64-bit processors. It also requires 2-6GB of disk space and a bootable CD. The document outlines three topics for the first lesson: an introduction to Linux, a brief history of Linux starting in 1991, and the main Linux distributions including RedHat, SuSE, Mandriva Linux, and Debian.

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Welcome to RedHat Linux

RH033
Hardware Requirements

 Pentium Pro or better with 256 MB RAM


 Or
 64-bit Intel/AMD with 512 MB RAM
 2-6 GB disk space
 Bootable CD
 Other processor architectures supported
 Itanium 2, IBM Power, IBM Mainframe

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Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Linux

 Introduction
Linux is an open source operating system with highly
advanced features.

 Topics
 Brief History of Linux
 Why is Linux?
 Linux Distributions

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Brief History of Linux

 Linux was originally developed by Linus Torvald in


1991.

 Linux is distributed under the GNU licenses.

 GNU stands for Gnu Not UNIX, it is an open source


movement started by Richard Stallman in the year
1984.

 The main aim of GNU is to provide the O.S and its


source code freely.
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Why Linux?

 Linux is an Open Source Software

 Multi-user and multi-tasking

 Supports most of modern PC hardware

 Fully supported distribution

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Linux Distributions

 To install Linux, choose a Linux Distribution

 A distribution is the Linux kernel, plus an


installation program, plus some set of applications

 There are four general distributions


 RedHat
 SuSE
 Mandriva Linux
 Debian
Contd
…
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Linux Distributions
 The Red Hat and SuSE distributions are produced by
companies by the same names.

 They aim at providing an easy installation procedure, and


for a pleasant desktop experience. They are also good as
servers, sold in boxes, with an installation CD and printed
manual. Both can also be downloaded via the network.

 Mandriva Linux (also known as Mandrake Linux) was


originated by Gael Duval.

 Mandriva Linux is also notable for compiling its packages


with optimizations for Pentium-class and more advanced
processors which are incompatible with older CPU versions
such as 386 and 486. Contd
…
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Linux Distributions

 The Debian distribution is produced by a volunteer


organization.

 Its installation is less easy: You have to answer questions


during the installation the other distributions deduce
automatically. Nothing complicated as such, but requiring
understanding of and information about hardware most
PC users don't want to worry about.

 On the other hand, after installation, Debian can be


upgraded to each new release without re-installing
anything.

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