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LPI Master AffiliateNigeria

LPI Linux Essentials, School of Open, Nigeria

Introduction

● About LPI Nigeria● Our Certifications● Master Affiliate Advantage● The SUSE/Novell Advantage

About LPI NIGERIA

LPI NIGERIA OVERVIEW

Promoting GNU Linux/Free Software and OpenSource Software through its vendor neutral

certification program

● Through our vendor neutral certification programs – Paper Based Tests (PBT) and Computer Based Tests (CBTs)● Its not just another certification program, its about getting enlightened and empowered through systematic training for:

➢ knowledge transparency

➢ Enjoying world-wide quality FOSS standards

➢ Enhancing your FOSS productivity

➢ Simplifying hiring process

➢ Getting motivated and the belonging you want

Our Certifications

• An exam and certificate program to introduce new

users, especially youth, to Linux and Open Source

technology

• a gateway to Linux and Open Source Empowerment

• supports youth entry into Linux and Open Source

Careers

The LPI Linux Essentials Programme

LPI Linux Essentials Topics

The “Linux Essentials” is a 60 minute exam of 40 questions on the following exemplary subjects:

● The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source● Finding your way on a Linux System● The power of a command line● The Linux operating system● Security and file permissions

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Tools needed

• VirtualBox

• Different Linux Distros

Getting Help

Hello Penguins

The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source (weight: 7)

• Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems

• Major Open Source applications

• Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing

• ICT Skills and Working in Linux

The Linux community and a career in Open Source

1.1 Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems

Linux Evolution

Linux Evolution

What is Linux?

● Linux is a Kernel written by Linus Torvalds in 1992● Linux OS consists of a kernel, command-line shells, GUI,

utility programmes, libraries, productivity programmes● Linux uses monolithic kernel● The Kernel is the heart of every operating system

Linux Distribution

Linux Distributions are usually called distros● There are two main distros: RedHat and Debian

Embedded Systems

Embedded systems are miniature computer systems adapted to fit modern day devices● Cell phones● E-book readers● DVRs● Car Computers● Appliances

Android is a Linux-based OS for mobile devices

Open Source Philosophy

Open Source Software Benefits

● Better Code

● More flexibility

● Lower Cost

● Lack of vendor lock-in

1.2 Major Open Source applications

● Desktop Applications

● Server Applications

● Development Languages

● Package Management Tools and repositories

Desktop Applications

Server Applications

Mobile Applications

An application designed to work on smartphones and tablets

Examples of Mobile OS include

● Android

● Apple iOS

● BlackBerry OS 10 / BlackBerry OS 7

● Windows Phone 8.1

● Tizen

Development Languages

Are programming languages used to write different

applications, examples include:

● Java

● Perl

● PHP

● Python

● Shell Scripting

● C

● C++

Package Management Tools

Are tools used to install to install software packages on Linux

OS

● There are two main types based on the two main distros

● Debian (dpkg and apt)

● RedHat (rpm and yum) SUSE/OpenSUSE uses yast

● A repository (or a repo) is a website, FTP site that you can

download software packages from

1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing

1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing

1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing

1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing

1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing

Creative Commons

● Open source principles applied to books, music, videos, etc,

1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing

1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing

1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing

1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux

Linux OS offers you the opportunity of your own Desktop environment

Desktop Managers in Linux:● KDE (Default in SUSE/OpenSUSE)● GNOME● LXDE● Unity (default in Ubuntu)● XFCE

1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux

1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux

1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux

1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux

File Managers in Linux OS● Nautilus (Used in Ubuntu and Gnome)● Thunar● Konqueror (Both a web browser and a file manager in KDE)

1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux

Industry Uses of Linux OS● Cloud Computing

- Examples of cloud computing includes● Dropbox● Google Apps● Google Drive● Web-based email

1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux

Virtualization is the creation of a virtual OS through a virtualization software called hypervisor to virtualize an OS in another computer/OS known as host where the virtualized OS is known as guest OS.

Virtualization Softwares ● VirtualBox● VMWare● QEMU● Xen

Questions