LINCOLN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE EXAMINATION PAPER FACULTY: COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MULTIMEDIA COURSE: MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE YEAR/ SEMESTER:FIRST YEAR/SEMESTER ONE MODULE TITLE: OPEN SOURCE TECHNOLOGY CODE: MCSO 123 TIME ALLOWED:3 HOURS Instruction to candidates 1. This question paper has THREE (3) Sections. 2. Answer ALL questions in Section A, VSAQ 3. Answer 7 questions out of...
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Background Processing in Linux. Here is what you need to know!
Introduction of Process Process is an instance of program. A new process is started when you gibe any command to Linux machine. For a single program, there can be multiple processes. Types of Processes Foreground Processes Run on the screen Input from user is needed Example: Office Programs Background Processes Run on background Usually, input...
Linux Kernel Fundamentals. Things you need to know about Linux Kernel
Introduction of Kernel Kernel is core of OS representing core aspect of Linux distribution for computers and servers Architecture of Kernel is monolithic and OS operates in Kernel space. Complete control over anything is there with Kernel Linux Kernel is a layer between hardware of device and software. Kernel is responsible for For application execution, ...
Boot Process in Linux | Understanding Boot process and related System files
We can distinct boot process in linux in 6 different stages These includes BIOS MBR GRUB Kernel Init Run Level Programs BIOS Acronym for Basic Input Output System BIOS loads and executes MBR boot loader When computer is started, integrity test is carried put by BIOS. It does integrity test of HDD or SSD Then,...
File permission, changing permission and ownership in Linux
Linux Authorization For security purpose, LINUX divides authorization in Ownership Permission Ownwership In linux, every file and directory is assigned with 3 tyoes of owner User Owner of the file Who creates a file is owner by default Its owner of the file Group Has multiple users All users in a group has same permission...
File Structure and Hierarchy in Linux
File Structure and Hierarchy File system is a collection of files in a structure on disk or partition When memory is segmented and it contains data, it is a partion In normal, every partition has file system. To store the data systematically, we need a location. Folowing are reasons why we should have file system...
Variants of Linux! Most popular and useful distros
Variants of Linux There are hundreds of variants of Linux For you, which is best linux? To answer this, it depends on factors like Skills Area of focus Support Required Hardware you are using Softwares you need to use Here are top Linux distributions Ubuntu Most popular distro Announced in 2004 Uses Debian Have app...
Overview of Linux Architecture
Overview of Linux Architecture Hardware Consists all peripheral devices Physical devices E.g RAM, HDD, Processer, motherboard etc Kernel Core Component Directly interacts with hardware Shell Interface to kernel Hides complexity of Kernel’s function Takes command / input from users Executes function of kernels Utilities Provides functionalities of OS to users Utilities programs runs on shells...
Linux Standard Directories
Linux Standard Directories All files and directories are under root directory (/) Some standard directories are /root Every file and directory starts from root Root user can write on this directory /root is home directory of root user It is not same as / /bin All executable binary files Files required for booting, repair are...
Linux Vs Windows! Differences you need to know!
LINUX WINDOWS Users have access to source code Access of source code is not available to users Highly customizable Less customization option GPL License – free to modify and redistribute Microsoft’s License, can’t be modified and redistribute by users More command lines for daily uses More GUI than command lines Community Support Microsoft Support Users...






