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What is Linux ?
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Starting a Linux system
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Working environment
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Managing files
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Managing processes
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Using Linux on a network with Windows (Samba)
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Installing Linux
- Hardware supported and minimal configuration.
- Information to gather before installing.
- Which partitioning and which file system to use ?
- Working with Windows (multiboot). Usual tricks and tips.
Hands-on work
Installing Linux (partitioning the disk, choosing packages, network configuration). Usual problems and solutions (graphical cards, Windows).
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System administration complements
- System administration through graphical tools (webmin, system tools, etc.).
- Creating your own account.
- Installing a software (package and source). Examples of rpm and apt-get use. Usual problems and solutions.
Hands-on work
Creating a user account using the useradd command and webmin. Installing a software using its source code (tar). Installing a rpm package.