Prerequisite: CS 211 + CPE 231
The course will introduce principles of Operating Systems. Decision methods and concepts for determining the types of computer operating systems required for a particular business environment. Main concentration will be on Linux Operating Systems, configuration, use, and main advantages over Windows Operating Systems, including some of the more difficult topics like network settings and graphical interface configuration. Basics of using Linux and the popular text editor VI. Configuring Linux to be used for different kinds of business applications, including multimedia related material.