INSTRUCTIONS 1. Report each practical and attach the output of the practical (where necessary) to the appropriate page. . Answer the practical questions appropriately in the spaces provided in this report book. . The report book must be submitted in due time. Course Tittle: Introduction to Linux Course Code: COM 115 Goal: This course is designed to introduce the student to Linux operating system. aPRACTICAL ONE Topic: Introduction to operating system Date: Aims/Objectives: e Tounderstand the objectives and functions of operating system © To know different categories/types of operating system Practical Exercise: 1. What are the functions of operating system? 2. Explain different categories of operating system 3. Explain the types of operating system REPORT Equipment: Procedure: Result/Output (Attach Sheets as necessary): Observations/Problems Encountered: Conclusion: 36PRACTICAL TWO Topic: Introduction/installation of Linux operating system Date: Aims/Objectives: e To understand the different kind of Linux e To know how to install a Linux Practical Exercise: 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Linux operating system? 2. What kinds of Linux are there and how do you choose the one that fits the you? 3. What are the open source and GNU movements? REPORT Equipment: Procedure: Result/Output (Attach Sheets as necessary): Observations/Problems Encountered: Conclusion: 37PRACTICAL THREE Topic: User interface Date: Aims/Objectives: e To know how to connect and disconnect from the system e To know how to navigate through the file system and determine file type e To know how to change password Practical Exercise: 1. Explain how to connect and disconnect to the system 2. Describe how to determine file type 3. Describe how to find help in Linux environment REPORT Equipment: Procedure: Result/Output (Attach Sheets as necessary): Observations/Problems Encountered: Conclusion:rn HILAL FOUR Topic: Files and file system Date: Aims/Objectives: e Tounderstand how to display and set paths e To know how to find lost and hidden files e To know how to create, move and delete files and directories e To understand and use different link types Practical Exercise: 1. Describe the most important files, including kernel and shell 2. Describe how to display contents of files 3. What are the properties of file and describe how to change file permissions REPORT Equipment: Procedure: Result/Output (Attach Sheets as necessary): Observations/Problems Encountered: Conclusion: 2aPRACTICAL FIVE Topic: Processes in Linux operating system Date: Aims/Objectives: e Tounderstand the different process types e To understand the attributes of process e To know the life cycle of a process Practical Exercise: 1. Differentiate between multi-user and multi-tasking processing in Linux 2. Describe how to control processes with different signals 3. Explain the process of system startup and shutdown in Linux operating system REPORT Equipment: Procedure: Result/Output (Attach Sheets as necessary): Observations/Problems Encountered: Conclusion: anPRACTICAL SIX Topic: Input/Output Redirection Date: Aims/Objectives: e To understand the standard input, output and errors e To know the redirection operators e To know how to handle standard error messages e To know how to combine input, output and error streams Practical Exercise: 1. Explain how to use output of one command as input for another 2. Explain how to put output of a command in a file for later reference 3. Explain how to append output of multiple commands to a file REPORT Equipment: Procedure: Result/Output (Attach Sheets as necessary): Observations/Problems Encountered: Conclusion: 4PRACTICAL SEVEN Topic: Text editors Date: Aims/Objectives: e To know how to open and close files in text mode © To know how to search texts, undo errors, edit files, merge files and recover lost files e To know how to find a program or suite for office use Practical Exercise: 1. Start the Vim tutor by entering vimtutor in a terminal session 2. Start emacs and type Ctrl+H and then T to invoke the self-paced Emacs tutorial 3. Describe the steps involve in Practice exercise (1) and (2) REPORT Equipment: Procedure: Result/Output (Attach Sheets as necessary): Observations/Problems Encountered: Conclusion: 42PRACTICAL EIGHT Topic: Organizing the environment/Home Date: Aims/Objectives: e To know how to organize the environment © To know how to configure the shell, the prompt and the graphical environment e To know how the X client-server system works e To know how to install new software and update existing packages Practical Exercise: 1. Describe the common shell setup files 2. Explain how to install a new sound and video applications 3. Describe language and font settings REPORT Equipment: $$. Procedure: pr cassemaanenaed Result/Output (Attach Sheets as necessary): Observations/Problems Encountered: Conclusion: AdPRACTICAL NINE Topic: Printers and printing Date: Aims/Objectives: © Toknow how to preview documents before sending them to the printer e To know to choose a good printer that works with Linux systems e To know how to necessary documentation to install a printer and troubleshoot printing problems Practical Exercise: 1. Describe how to format a document 2. Describe how to print file and check printer status 3. What are the steps involve in troubleshooting printing problems REPORT Equipment: Procedure: Result/Output (Attach Sheets as necessary): Observations/Problems Encountered: Conclusion: