NET 106: Introduction to Linux

Course Description

Provides students with knowledge and hands-on experience in installing Linux, using the command line to manage a personal Linux workstation and using a Graphical User Interface when appropriate. Includes file management, file permissions, use of the vim editor. Introduces operating system concepts such as file systems, pipes, filters, redirection and processes.

Course Outline

  1. Hardware Components
  2. Software Components
  3. File Systems
  4. Editors
  5. Directory Commands
  6. Files and File Attributes
  7. GUI Navigation
  8. Command Line
  9. Applications
  10. Task/Session Management
  11. Number Systems

Required Materials

  • Textbook
  • Internet access and a Harper
  • Internet access and a Harper Blackboard account.
  • A computer with sufficient free space to install Microsoft Virtual PC or VMWare Player and run Linux.  Harper lab I 205 has computers and software that may be configured as necessary for this course.

Faculty Contact

For questions about this course contact the department coordinator:

Dave Braunschweig
dbraunsc@harpercollege.edu
847.925.6817