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Brief Linux Background

Frank Perez on Tue, 2011-05-03 05:08

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Brief Linux Background

It’s an operating system.
Composed of a Kernel, Libraries, Utilities, and User Interfaces
Linus Torvalds developed the Linux kernel in the 1990’s.
Linux is licensed under the GPL.
The Linux Source code is open source, thus anyone can modify it.
Linux can be used as a desktop operating system, a server, and even a firewall for a network.

This along with the video will give you a general understanding of Linux operating system and it's upbringing.

The rest of the course will be done through video and chat.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Matteo Pompoli

Wed, 2011-05-04 09:59

Hello, how do you think to cope with different time zones when sorting up chat sessions? Thanks

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Frank Perez

Wed, 2011-05-04 13:31

I created a new forum, which gives my information for the instant messengers. I will not hold chat sessions, instead I will just be available for chat as long as I'm online. So if you add me to messenger, you should see me online and you can ask me questions anytime.

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Tyler Phu

Wed, 2011-05-04 15:47

Hi Frank, are we going to use the IRC channel listed on here as well? I think it would be a good option - you don't have to repeat the same thing multiple times.

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Frank Perez

Wed, 2011-05-04 16:22

Yes, i can try and use the IRC, i will be more available on my messengers, but does anyone know how to put the IRC maybe into my messenger? I've never used IRC before.

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Tyler Phu

Wed, 2011-05-04 23:22

I believe you can you use Pidgin to connect to multiple chat networks, including IRC.

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Frank Perez

Thu, 2011-05-05 01:10

Thanks Tyler, I was able to get IRC integrated to my Adium messenger. Now everyone can contact me through the IRC Channel at #p2pu-linux-fundamentals-and-certification

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Dan Hassan

Thu, 2011-05-05 13:52

Hi,

On which server can we find the IRC channel? IRCnet?

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Dan Hassan

Thu, 2011-05-05 13:55

Ok, I found you at freenode (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freenode)

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Sen Vel

Fri, 2011-05-06 23:34

Hi There,

Thanks lot
Sen

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Dan Hassan

Sat, 2011-05-07 08:47

Hi Sen,

I'm pretty new to IRC. It is a really useful tool to learn as alot of people with the tech community use it. I have used it on many occassions when I have got stuck with something and need a quick answer.

"When I click chat, it is asking for Account, Room, Server, Handle, Password. Can someone please tell me what i need to fill in with."

in account try (???)
server irc.freenode.net
in room put #p2pu-linux-fundamentals-and-certification
handle -pick a username
password - i think you'll be able to leave this blank

i got the above info from:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=644840

by googling

'irc Account, Room, Server, Handle, Password'