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Agenda For The Linux Discussion

This document provides an agenda for discussing Linux. It begins with defining what Linux is, including that it is an operating system kernel along with tools. It then discusses what open source software is, how the concept of free software emerged, and examples like Linux, Apache Server, and Firefox. The document also covers common uses of Linux like servers and embedded systems, advantages like security and portability, and careers working with Linux like software development, system administration, and network administration.

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Agenda For The Linux Discussion

This document provides an agenda for discussing Linux. It begins with defining what Linux is, including that it is an operating system kernel along with tools. It then discusses what open source software is, how the concept of free software emerged, and examples like Linux, Apache Server, and Firefox. The document also covers common uses of Linux like servers and embedded systems, advantages like security and portability, and careers working with Linux like software development, system administration, and network administration.

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Agenda for the Linux Discussion

What is Linux

What is Open Source Software

Uses of Linux

Advantages of using Linux

Linux as a career

What is Linux

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Advantages of Linux

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