ULI101 Assignment 1

ULI101 - Introduction to Unix/Linux and the Internet

Assignment #1: Introduction to Unix/Linux Concepts

Objective: To gain experience with some of the fundamentals of Unix/Linux commands and the file system.

Due date: October 16, 2020, by midnight

Value: 10% of final course mark

Perform the following steps on Matrix:

1. Make sure that you have access to the Matrix server, which is required to do the ULI101 assignments:
   • Your Matrix account should be the same userid and password as your Seneca Email and Blackboard accounts
   • If you don't already have a Matrix account, follow this link: https://matrix.senecac.on.ca/selfservice/agree/agreement.php
   • Contact servicedesk@senecacollege.ca in case of problems
   
   
2. To begin Assignment 1, enter the following on Matrix:
   
   ~uli101/assign1
   
   
3. You will see the following screen, please select the correct 3 letter code for ULI101 section and professor:
   
   
   

   
   This can be changed later if you move to a different section, or if you have entered an incorrect section. Note that you can only be given credit for this Assignment if you have specified the correct section.
   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   
4. You will see the following important notes on the next screen:
   
   

   ULI101 Assignment 1:  Notes
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   Some important notes on this Assignment:
   
   (1) You do NOT have to do this whole Assignment in one sitting! Any completed sections will
   be tracked.
   
   (2) You may abort the Assignment at any time by pressing Ctrl-c but you may lose any work done
   on an incomplete section.
   
   (3) Instructions for each page will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
   
   (4) The answers expected in this Assignment are derived from the Assignment itself and the
   course notes. The course notes should be used as a reference, if required. Using Google or
   another search engine may provide answers that are not accepted by the Assignment.
   
   (5) This Assignment is maintained by Les Czegel. Please try to resolve any problems with your
   instructor who will determine if Les should be contacted.
   
   
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Press <ENTER> to continue (or enter: 'm'-main menu). 
   

   
   
5. Hit ENTER and you'll see the following, assuming you selected section "A":
   
   

   ULI101 Assignment 1:  Selection Menu
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   Available selections:
   
   1 Introduction to Unix Commands
   2 Basic Unix Commands
   3 Directory Management
   4 Practice Commands To Create A Directory Structure
   5 Create A Directory Structure
   6 Practice Specifying Path Names
   
   Marks earned so far for ULI101 Assignment 1: 0 out of 10

   The highlighted lines above indicate the incomplete parts of the Assignment. There is a total possible mark of 10, with 1.5 marks added for each completed part, plus 1 additional mark if all six parts are completed by midnight of the due date. The Assignment is due by October 16 2020.

   Completed sections will count for marks only until December 11 2020, which is the last day of classes.
   You are currently registered to ULI101 Section NAA - Brian Gray.
   Select 'C' if you need to change your ULI101 Section.
   
   
   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enter a menu selection or 'q' to quit:  
   

   
   
6. As you can see, the assignment is divided into 6 parts. Incomplete parts will be highlighted, as will incomplete sections within each part.
   
   
7. There is a total possible mark of 10, with 1.5 marks added for each completed part, plus 1 additional mark if all six parts are completed by the due date.
   
   
8. As noted, there will be no late marks for this assignment. Only sections completed by midnight of Assignment 3 due date will be awarded marks.
   
   
9. When you complete each section, your updated mark will be displayed on the main selection menu.
   
   
10. Assignments MUST consist of the student's OWN work and MUST run on Matrix.