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LPI Master AffiliateNigeria
LPI Linux Essentials, School of Open, Nigeria
Introduction
● About LPI Nigeria● Our Certifications● Master Affiliate Advantage● The SUSE/Novell Advantage
About LPI NIGERIA
LPI NIGERIA OVERVIEW
Promoting GNU Linux/Free Software and OpenSource Software through its vendor neutral
certification program
● Through our vendor neutral certification programs – Paper Based Tests (PBT) and Computer Based Tests (CBTs)● Its not just another certification program, its about getting enlightened and empowered through systematic training for:
➢ knowledge transparency
➢ Enjoying world-wide quality FOSS standards
➢ Enhancing your FOSS productivity
➢ Simplifying hiring process
➢ Getting motivated and the belonging you want
Our Certifications
• An exam and certificate program to introduce new
users, especially youth, to Linux and Open Source
technology
• a gateway to Linux and Open Source Empowerment
• supports youth entry into Linux and Open Source
Careers
The LPI Linux Essentials Programme
LPI Linux Essentials Topics
The “Linux Essentials” is a 60 minute exam of 40 questions on the following exemplary subjects:
● The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source● Finding your way on a Linux System● The power of a command line● The Linux operating system● Security and file permissions
SPECIAL OFFER on the LPI Linux Essentials Exam
Tools needed
• VirtualBox
• Different Linux Distros
Getting Help
Hello Penguins
The Linux Community and a Career in Open Source (weight: 7)
• Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems
• Major Open Source applications
• Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing
• ICT Skills and Working in Linux
The Linux community and a career in Open Source
1.1 Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems
Linux Evolution
Linux Evolution
What is Linux?
● Linux is a Kernel written by Linus Torvalds in 1992● Linux OS consists of a kernel, command-line shells, GUI,
utility programmes, libraries, productivity programmes● Linux uses monolithic kernel● The Kernel is the heart of every operating system
Linux Distribution
Linux Distributions are usually called distros● There are two main distros: RedHat and Debian
Embedded Systems
Embedded systems are miniature computer systems adapted to fit modern day devices● Cell phones● E-book readers● DVRs● Car Computers● Appliances
Android is a Linux-based OS for mobile devices
Open Source Philosophy
Open Source Software Benefits
● Better Code
● More flexibility
● Lower Cost
● Lack of vendor lock-in
1.2 Major Open Source applications
● Desktop Applications
● Server Applications
● Development Languages
● Package Management Tools and repositories
Desktop Applications
Server Applications
Mobile Applications
An application designed to work on smartphones and tablets
Examples of Mobile OS include
● Android
● Apple iOS
● BlackBerry OS 10 / BlackBerry OS 7
● Windows Phone 8.1
● Tizen
Development Languages
Are programming languages used to write different
applications, examples include:
● Java
● Perl
● PHP
● Python
● Shell Scripting
● C
● C++
Package Management Tools
Are tools used to install to install software packages on Linux
OS
● There are two main types based on the two main distros
● Debian (dpkg and apt)
● RedHat (rpm and yum) SUSE/OpenSUSE uses yast
● A repository (or a repo) is a website, FTP site that you can
download software packages from
1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing
1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing
1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing
1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing
1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing
Creative Commons
● Open source principles applied to books, music, videos, etc,
1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing
1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing
1.3 Understanding Open Source Software and Licensing
1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux
Linux OS offers you the opportunity of your own Desktop environment
Desktop Managers in Linux:● KDE (Default in SUSE/OpenSUSE)● GNOME● LXDE● Unity (default in Ubuntu)● XFCE
1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux
1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux
1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux
1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux
File Managers in Linux OS● Nautilus (Used in Ubuntu and Gnome)● Thunar● Konqueror (Both a web browser and a file manager in KDE)
1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux
Industry Uses of Linux OS● Cloud Computing
- Examples of cloud computing includes● Dropbox● Google Apps● Google Drive● Web-based email
1.4 ICT Skills and Working in Linux
Virtualization is the creation of a virtual OS through a virtualization software called hypervisor to virtualize an OS in another computer/OS known as host where the virtualized OS is known as guest OS.
Virtualization Softwares ● VirtualBox● VMWare● QEMU● Xen
Questions