IT 244: Introduction to Linux/Unix
Index to Class Notes
Class 1: Tuesday, September 8th
Course Description
This Course Requires Work
Textbook
Unix Account
Course Work
Software Needed for the Course
Laptops
Phones
Attendance
Recorded Class Meetings
Course Documents
Grading Policy
Exams and Your Grade
Late Work
Email Notification
Gradescope
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Accommodations for Disabilities
Classroom Behavior
Academic Honesty
Honesty Expected In This Class
What Happens If You Are Caught Cheating?
Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs
Class Discussion Area
Class Assistant
Making the Class Interesting
Taking Notes
Who Am I
Office Hours
Contacting Me
First Class Exercise
First Homework Assignment
Class 2: Thursday, September 10th
Unix Account
Your Home Directory
Your Class Directory
Help with Unix Account or Class Directory
Connecting to
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Operating Systems
Components of the Operating System
Unix
Different Unix Releases
GNU and the Free Software Foundation
Linus Torvalds
Linux Distributions
Why is Linux So Popular?
Ubuntu
Shells
Unix Commands
Today's Class Exercise