Linux System

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Linux System
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• Infamous penguin that represents Linux

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Background

• Unix-like
• GNU Project (Sept 1983)
• Started by Richard Stallman
• Open source
• Free software license
• Creator of Linux kernel
• Linus Torvalds (1991)

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Top 5 Development
Origin Germany
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Origin United States
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Origin Global
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Debian Developers Locations
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Origin United States
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Origin Isle of Man
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Why Linux?

• Minimal hardware requirements
• Small footprint
• Architecture
• Language support
• Price
• Free software

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one laptop per child
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XO, The 100 Laptop

• Specifications
• 366 MHz AMD CPU
• 128 MB DDR
• 512 MB Flash Storage
• 7.5 Screen
• No Drives (ie. CD-ROM)

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Hardware Requirements

• PC with 300 megahertz
• 128 MB Ram
• 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space
• Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video
  adapter and monitor
  
• CD-ROM or DVD drive

• Intel 80486 (50 MHz)
• 20 MB Ram
• 327 MB HD

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Windows Architecture
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Linux Architecture
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Price
99 - 299
Free.99
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Free Software

• Educational Suites
• ChildsPlay
• GCompris
• Docebo LMS
• IUP Portfolio
• Geography
• KGeography

• Documents
• OpenOffice

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GCompris
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KGeography
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OpenOffice
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Linux Is The Solution

• Clearly Linux is the operating system for rural
  and developing countries.