The Linux boot process can be divided into six steps which are as follows: # Kernel loader loading, setup, and execution: In this step, the bootsect.s file is loaded into the memory by the BIOS. When the bootsect.s file sets up, it loads the rest of the kernel into the memory. # Parameter setup and switch to 32-bit mode: When the kernel has been loaded, the boot.s file sets up a temporary IDT and GDT and handles the switch to 32-bit mode. # Kernel decompression: The head.s file decompresses the kernel. # Kernel setup: After the kernel is decompressed, the real GDT and IDT are created by the head.s (second file). # Kernel and memory initialization (main.c): In this step, the kernel sets up all memory constraints and virtual memory is completely set up. # Init process creation (main.c): In the final step of booting, the init process is created, which switches a Linux computer to different run levels. Ref: http://www.ucertify.com/article/what-are-the-various-steps-of-the-linux-boot-process.html

Windows is often considered buggy, and the registry system is inefficient and dangerous. Linux is stable and nearly bug-free, but often requires more knowledge to operate than the other two. Mac OS X has very few problems, but Apple ignores it's security because "mac's don't get viruses".

ls | sort -r

Use ls command to list all files, in the present directory. Then pipe '|' the output of the ls command to sort -r. The -r option will reverse the sort.

A Linux Distribution (distro) is lika a flavour.

For example:

You can go to a dairy bar and ask for ice cream, but you need to specify which kind of ice cream. Chocolate ice cream, strawberry, bubble gum, etc...

You can run Linux, but you need to pick a specific type of Linux such as Ubuntu, OpenSuse, Fedora Core, Gentoo, Debian, Slackware, etc..

Different distros are generally suited for different things.

There are desktop distros like Ubuntu and Mint, that are focused on end users and doing your day to day stuff like browsing the internet, writing a report for work or school or MSNing your friends.

Some Linux distros are meant for running servers. These would be things like RedHat, Debian and Slackware. These will run your company website or an email server.

The initial main goal of Linux (as a kernel) was as a hobby and for fun. Even today as a kernel and operating system family, it still predominantly targets hobbyists and enthusiasts in the consumer sector while in the enterprise industry it's gained a major following for being one of the most reliable Unix-like operating system families.

Unlike Microsoft Windows, you don't need a license to download, use, copy or give away Linux or the many distributions associated with it. Linux is actually the kernel (the heart) from which many distributions of open source operating systems radiate outwards. Ubuntu, Linux Mint, are just two of many popular operating systems that are entirely free.

Icon is not an abbreviation or initialism. An icon, in the historical sense, was an object used to represent something else, usually a god or spirit. In today's usage, an icon is a representation of a program or file in a GUI (graphical user interface).

There is no official standard, but currently most Linux distributions use either ext3 or ext4. Btrfs is looking to be the next de facto standard filesystem for Linux, but seems to be trapped in a very slow development cycle.

At the command prompt, type 'man [command]' (removing the brackets and substituting the command for which you need information).

The only disadvantage there would be is the write and read speed. Most of FTP is based on networking so your network connection would be the most focused part on FTP servers. Otherwise it's the drive and you want an SSD for a file server because it will read faster but not get used as much as writing to the disk.

The command 'pwd' will identify the full path of the present working directory.

it depends if firewall setup correctly or not , but in general windows is more vulnerable than Linux

su command is used to change the user.

A shell script is used to automatically enter a series of commands without having to make the user type them out.

A majority of servers, including most of the Internet, run on Linux or other Unix-like operating systems. As a desktop platform, it is used in Mac OS X, and some (particularly Linux distributions) are mainly used by more technically savvy users or hobbyists. The wide range of distributions (or "distros") means that there is a flavor for everyone. Additionally, the Linux kernel is used in the Android mobile phone operating system.

/etc/ssh/sshd_config

In some distributions it can be in odd places like /etc/sshd_config, /usr/local/etc/ssh/sshd_config

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Type exit to leave a terminal.

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None. Any distro branded "Mandrake" is long obsolete; the parent company renamed itself to "Mandriva" in 2005.

Yes. Puppy Linux only needs about four files to be on the drive. You can put any other files on the drive, space permitting. If you keep a FAT file system, you can even still use the disk under Windows.

Current versions of Microsoft Windows contain a Start button, Quick Launch toolbar, taskbar, button area, and the tray status area. So do various implementations of Linux distributions.