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Where would data for a user's name be stored in a Linux or UNIX system?
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The user's name is stored in /etc/passwd and/or /etc/shadow. The user's data is stored in the /home directory.
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What is the definition of vi in Linux?
Same as it would be in any other operating system: vi is a text editor, mostly tailored to power users.
How would you establish the same environment that Zach has when he first log in?
This is a question regarding Linux operating system. To find the answer, the student should look in the book under "adding users".
Who would be most ikely to use Linux operating system?
everyone can use linux
What is Multiprogrammed Batch System in Operating System?
No. Linux can have several tasks and split resources between them. Linux would be considered a time-sharing system.
Is Linux considered a PC?
No, Linux is an operating system. Judging from the category: Your PS3 would be considered a PC after having Linux installed on it.
What is a file hierarchy?
File Heirarchy in a operating system is how the filesystem is organized in a systematic heirarchial manner..... In Linux systems, the file system starts with a / , /home where its siblings would be other system folders. /home consists of folders for various users in the system consisting of user files....
How hard is it to build a Linux system from scratch?
For a computer novice, building a Linux system is a daunting and complicated task. There are several online guides and other resources that can help you build a Linux system. However, it would be best to have some training concerning operating systems before one attempts to build their own Linux system.
Why is the Unix operating system virus free?
First of all, Unix (and even Linux) is NOT virus free. Although rare, there are viruses for such systems.One of the primary reasons that Unix / Linux do not get as many viruses is that the ability of different users is limited. Non-technical users will be restricted in their ability to install, run, or modify software. More experienced users will usually be given more privileges. Without inexperienced users installing software at a whim, over 90 % of the threat of viruses and malware is removed.Linux is even further protected against viruses because Linux is by nature a heterogeneous platform. To be effective, the program would have to be capable of affecting multiple versions of the kernel, and use exploits in a variety of programs.
What was the idea behind Linux?
The idea behind Linux was to create an operating system that could run UNIX software, but would be free.
What utility would you use on a Linux Operating system to find your IP address?
type on a Linux terminal: ifconfig Note: it is ipconfig in Windows.
What operating system is Linux available for?
Linux is a operating system, just like Windows and Mac OS. Unlike Windows and Mac OS Linux is free and open source. Some popular Linux distributions include, Fedora, Redhat, Ubuntu, Centos, and many more. If you would like to play around with linux try downloading a virtualization program and installing Linux on it.
Why is everyone not using Linux?
Lot of people do not use Linux because using Linux would bring them out of their comfort zone. Most users use Windows at work, school, and home and have learned how to use computers through Windows. Even small changes are difficult for novice computer users. One of the main reasons is that some programs can only be used on certain operating systems. Linux, being a smaller player is catching up and is improving to the extent that today almost all programs can be used on Linux systems.
