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LinuxFoundationX: LFS101x : Introduction to Linux

School: LinuxFoundationX

Course Code: LFS101x

Classes Start: 3rd Quarter 2014

Estimated effort: Most users will find that thoroughly covering the material will take anywhere from 40 to 60 hours

Prerequisites:

None. However, the course does assume familiarity with computers and common software, such as would be had from daily computer use.

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Introduction to Linux

Develop a good working knowledge of Linux using both the graphical interface and command line. Covers the three major distribution families.

About this Course

Linux powers 98% of the world's super computers, most of the servers powering the Internet, the majority of financial trades worldwide and tens of millions of Android mobile phones and consumer devices. In short, Linux is everywhere.

This course explores the various tools and techniques commonly used by Linux programmers, system administrators and end users to achieve their day-to-day work in a Linux environment. It is designed for experienced computer users who have limited or no previous exposure to Linux.

Upon completion of this training you should have a good working knowledge of Linux, from both a graphical and command line perspective, allowing you to easily navigate through any of the three major Linux distributions.

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Course Staff

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  Jerry Cooperstein PhD

  Jerry Cooperstein has been working with Linux since 1994, developing and delivering training in both the kernel and user space. He has overall responsibility for all training content at The Linux Foundation. During a two decade career in nuclear astrophysics, he developed state-of-the-art simulation software on many kinds of supercomputers and taught at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Cooperstein joined the Linux Foundation in 2009 as the Training Program Director. He currently lives in Wisconsin.

Prerequisites

None. However, the course does assume familiarity with computers and common software, such as would be had from daily computer use.

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