Intro to Linux

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Overview of this Unit.

This unit is designed for you to work towards the following strand of your progress ladder:

Information Technology

  • Collects, organises and presents data and information in digital content.
  • Understands there are variety of operating systems in addition to those commonly used at home.
  • Develops understanding the common features shared by different operating systems.

Hardware and Processing

  • Understands the main functions of the operating system.
  • Knows that there is a range of operating systems and application software for the same hardware.

Key Words and Key Concepts

  • Operating System
  • Platform
  • File system
  • Directory
  • Command line interface
  • Terminal
  • SSH