INTRODUCTION OF OPEN SOURCE OPERATING SYSTEM

-->Open Source Operating System focuses on preparing the students with the foundation knowledge of Linux operating system, including the installation of the operating system on student workstations. Also addressed are applications and graphical user interfaces, support issues for open source software as well as troubleshooting procedures for Linux system's problems.

-->Open Source Operating System have 8 subtopic :

1. OPEN SOURCE AND LINUX FUNDAMENTAL

• This topic is an introduction to open source technology. It describes the various Open Source Operating System (OSS) Web resource, OSI certified OSS licenses, Linux Standard Base (LSB), components of Linux kernel, various Linux distributions, and Linux desktop environments.

2. INSTALLATION OF LINUX DISTRIBUTIONS

• This topic covers the various methods of Linux distribution's installation process. Procedures for installation of Fedora Core, SUSE Linux, Ubuntu and KNOPPIX are covered in this topic. This topic also discusses on the importance of hard disk partitioning, boot loaders, and interoperatability of Windows operating system and Linux operating system on a single dedicated station.

3. LINUX DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT

• This topic provides the overview of the desktop environment in Linux mainly KDE and GNOME. This topic also gives an overview of common Open Source application used in the Linux environment such Office Application, Internet Application, Email Application, Graphics Application, Entertainment Application and other Open Source Tools.

4. LINUX FILE SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

• This topic covers the directory structure of Linux and the contents of basic Linux directories, manage files and directories with Linux commands and Linux file system administration.

5. LINUX SHELL

• This topic introduces shell and shell script in Linux. Various text editors is also introduced with an emphasis on vi text editor.

6. LINUX NETWORKING

• This topic introduces Linux as a network operating system. Explanation on the configuration of TCP/IP protocol, configuration of a modem, ISDN, and DSL interface to use the PPP and TCP/IP is also the focus in the topic.

7. LINUX SERVICES AND CONFIGURATION

• Many Linux systems come with simplified graphical tools for administering Linux. This topic examines some of the Web-based administration tools available to use with most Linux systems. This topic describes Linux system configuration in Linux systems.

8. TROUBLESHOOT LINUX SYSTEM

• This topic describes the troubleshooting methodologies and explains the common hardware and software related problems in a Linux system. Procedures to solve some of the problems are also explained.