Vinh Nguyen
Cnet 197

Unit 01 - short answer Homework:

Why is Linux popular? Why is it popular in academia? The Linux kernal is executed independently of both BSD and System V. Linux puts the power of UNIX within easy reach of both business and personal computer users.

What are multiuser systems? Why are they successful? Multiuser systems allow users to use all of the system at the same time. The cost of resources can be maximized and cost per user can be minimized.

What is the Free Software Foundation/GNU? A project which Richard Stallman created a complete Unix-compatible system where everyone can use it.

What is Linux? A set of tools that allow users to connect and use these utilities to build systems and applications.

What is a shell? How does it work with the kernel? With the user? Shell is a software that provides an interface for users. Shell provides access to the services of a kernal. Shell makes the user's job faster and easier.

What is the difference between a multiprocessor and a multiprocessing system? a multiprocessor is a small chip insisde a computer system and a multiprocessing system is a computer that is able to have multiple people running processes on a computer at the same time without affecting other users.

What is an installer? A software component used for the installation, maintenance, and removal of software.

Would you set up a GUI on a server system? Why or why not? Yes, for easier access to programs

What are RAM disks? How are they used during installation? Ram disks allows the installation process to run through the specification and design phases without writing to the hard disk and enables you to opt out of the installation at any point before the last step of installation. The RAM disks also allow a live session to leave the hard disk untouched.

What is a live system? What advantages does it have over an installed system? A live system is a Linux session you run on a computer without installing linux on the computer A live system gives you a chance to preview Fedora without installing it

To display documentation, type “man ” and enter. Example: “man man”. What is displayed?

Type “hostname” and enter. What name did it give?

Type “uname –a” and enter. What version of the kernel are you running?

Type “df –k” and enter. What info is presented?

Type “fdisk –l /dev/sda” and enter. What info is presented?

Type “cd /” and enter. Type “ls” and enter. What is displayed?