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Unix and Linux: Computer Operating Systems

This document provides an overview of the UNIX and Linux operating systems. It describes what an operating system is and its core functions like managing resources and scheduling programs. It then discusses the history and components of UNIX, including the kernel and shell. It also covers the history and evolution of Linux, which was inspired by UNIX and is now a widely popular open source operating system with many variations.

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Unix and Linux: Computer Operating Systems

This document provides an overview of the UNIX and Linux operating systems. It describes what an operating system is and its core functions like managing resources and scheduling programs. It then discusses the history and components of UNIX, including the kernel and shell. It also covers the history and evolution of Linux, which was inspired by UNIX and is now a widely popular open source operating system with many variations.

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UNIX and LINUX

Computer Operating Systems


What is an Operating System?
 First executed computer program
 Controls resources for other programs
 Task Scheduler
 Manages
 Memory
 Disks
 Networks
 I/O services – (i.e. mouse / keyboard)
 Security
UNIX Operating System
 Kernel – Core of UNIX system
 Manages all hardware devices
 Controls programs
 Functions
 Manage memory
 Schedule CPU processing
 Transfer data
 Interpret and execute Shell instructions
 Enforce permissions

 Shell – Program
 Command Line interface – Text only
 Interface to the operating system (i.e. MS-DOS)
 Used to execute other Shells (i.e. program.exe)
Command Line Interface
UNIX Operation
UNIX History
 UNIX kernel
 Developed in 1969
 AT&T Bell Labs
 Ken Thompson
 Dennis Richie
 Released in 1975
 Educational institutions
 Group Sharing
 Data and Programs

 Unix History
LINUX Operating System
 Based on the UNIX kernel operating system
 LINUX kernel
 More user friendly
 Graphic User interface (GUI)
 Command Line interface
 Different variations of OS setup
 Red Hat
 Ubuntu
 SUSE
 Fedora
 Ect…

 Linux Ubuntu GUI Demo


LINUX History
Tux the Penguin
 LINUX kernel
 Developed in 1991
 Linus Torvalds
 Student
 University of Helsinki

 Inspiration
 Wanted
 Free kernel
 Openly distributed
 Popular
Evolution of LINUX
Free
 Except some
commercial brands
Open Source Software
 Openly Modified
Anybody
 Openly Distributed
Commercially
Non-Commercially
UNIX / LINUX
Pros Cons
 Open Source  Unfamiliar
 Free or inexpensive  Not many “ready”
 Powerful applications at retailers
 Always changing and  Not “novice computer
improving user” friendly
 More control over OS
Works Cited
 Hasan, R. (1999). History of Linux. Retrieved from
netfiles.uiuc.edu: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/rhasan/linux/
[email protected]. (2000, October 9). Unix Introduction.
Retrieved from Info.ee.surrey.ac.uk:
http://info.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Teaching/Unix/unixintro.html
 Maui High Performance Computing Center. (2001). Introduction
to UNIX. Retrieved March 1995, from mhpcc.
 Thoke, O. (2009, December 11). Different Types of Linux - Selecting
a Distribution. Retrieved from Bright Hub:
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/51109.aspx
 What is Linux and why is it so popular? (n.d.). Retrieved from How
Stuff Works: http://www.howstuffworks.com/question246.htm#

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