As such, there is a growing demand for network administrators who can
implement, maintain, and support the Linux operating system. If you??™ve had any
experience with Linux, you know that it is very different than the operating systems
most users are familiar with, such as Microsoft Windows and Mac OS. Migrating from
either of these systems to Linux requires a degree of expertise. By the time we??™re done
with this book, you will have the knowledge and skills required to make this happen.
Before we can launch into a discussion of how to install and configure Linux, you
need to have a solid understanding of where Linux came from, how you can get it,
the roles it can play in your network, and the tools you can use to interact with the
operating system. In this chapter, the following topics will be covered:
?– Introducing Linux
?– Using the Linux user interface
Let??™s begin by introducing you to the Linux operating system.
Describe the Background and History of Linux 3
CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVE 1.01
Describe the Background and History of Linux
In this part of this chapter we??™re going to spend some time getting acquainted with
Linux. Specifically, we??™re going to discuss:
?– The role and function of Linux
?– The historical development of Linux
?– Linux distributions
?– Common Linux roles
The first topic we need to review is the role Linux plays in a computer system.
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