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An Introduction to
Linux & Open-Source
&
A Demo of a
Linux Desktop
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NETWORK GULF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Introduction
Topic
Linux
What it is, how to use it!
Open Source
What it means & how it helps!
Speakers
Suki Parwana & Dileep
Background
Work with Linux & Open Source
Current involvement
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What is an Operating System ?
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Family Tree of UNIX/Linux
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Free as in Freedom
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Open Source Definition
Free Redistribution
Source Code
Derived Works
Integrity of The Author's Source Code
No Discrimination Against Persons or Groups
No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavour
Distribution of License
License Must Not Be Specific to a Product
License Must Not Restrict Other Software
License Must Be Technology-Neutral
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What is Linux
Kernel
Overview of Function
Resources
Memory
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Hardware
Other parts of OS
Tools
Applications
Installers
Graphics
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LINUX
About Linux
Author – Linus Torvalds
The Penguin
Brief History
1991 (September): first version of the Linux kernel was released
to the Internet
1999: Linux is the most popular Internet serving OS, counted by
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Linux/GNU
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Application & Use of Linux
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Empowering People
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Empowering YOU!!
Control Vs Competence
Transparency
Open Standards
TCP/IP, SMTP, POP/IMAP, LDAP, HTTP
Inter-operability
Vendor independence
Open File Formats
Application independence of data
ODF, PDF/A, PNG, SVG
Elimination of data loss/obsolescence
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Popular OS applications
Office
Openoffice, Scribus, PDF readers, Freemind
Internet
Firefox browser, Evolution mail client., Skype, Pidgin
IM, gFTP
Graphics
GIMP, Inkscape, Blender, F-Spot, Qcad
Multimedia
Movie players, Music players, CD burners
Wine Windows emulator
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Next Step
What to do next
Seek out user groups
On-line
Local
Install Fest
Engage with Us
Resources
Tips & Tricks
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About NetworkGulf
Open-Source Company
UAE based
5 years in business
Linux networks & OS business applications
Products
Rogue Penguin Linux SMB server
Complete SMB solution
To the World from the UAE
Available Q1 2009
Based on Ubuntu LTS Server
Custom Regional Linux distribution
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Q&A
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