Unix and Linux represent the operating system technology underlying many of the services of the Internet. This subject introduces students to Unix, Linux and the Internet. Students will learn the core utilities to work productively in a Linux environment. Students will do this work using the shell, at the same time learn to configure their login accounts, manipulate data stored in files, effectively use Linux commands and utilities, and write simple shell scripts.
== Learning by Doing Accessing Your Linux Computer Account ==
Most of You will need a '''matrix''' account to do the learning in this course occurs through the hands-on problem solving ULI101 assignments. If you have never logged into matrixbefore, check your '''MySeneca email''' for confirmation that takes place in the eight labs your matrix account was automatically createdafter you registered for ULI101. This should happen automatically if you are a new Seneca student and two assignmentsthisis your first semester.<br><br><ub>Requirements for SuccessLogging in to matrix:</ub> :* It is very important to stay up-to-date with After successfully logging into matrix from the coursework, and to practice until you have confidently mastered each task. :* All of the software used in this course is ''open source'' softwarecollege computers, so you there are free to use, modify, and redistribute it. This means that several other ways you can install it as many times as you want login to matrix depending on as many different computers as you would likeyour operating system of choice. It also means that you can tinker with it -- you can take it apart, Please see how it works, and put it back together in the same or this <a different way, limited only by your time and ambitionhref="notes/MatrixLoginInformation. You are encouraged to experiment and question liberallypdf">guidefor detailed instructions</a>.<br><br><b>In case of problems with:* The notes that </b><ul> <li>logging into your matrix account</li> <li>matrix not finding your home directory and you make during cannot start the labs and assignments are your reference material for </li> <li>any other matrix issue</li> </ul>Please let <b>[mailto:servicedesk@senecacollege.ca servicedesk@senecacollege.ca]</b> know the quizzes, tests, and assignmentsexact error message you received. Take really good notes, and It would help if you have questions, experiment snap a picture of your screen ortake a screen capture of your error message and consult with attach to your email when you contact ServiceDesk through your professorMySeneca email.<br><br><span style="font-weight:* Carefully read ALL lab instructions and check your work regularly. The labs have been designed with backup safeguards bold">Here is a link to prevent the student from losing their work:[http://inside.senecacollege.ca/learningcentres/workshop-schedules/newnham. On the other hand, students may lose their work if they fail to follow lab instructions or accidentally forget their removable hard disks in the workstationhtml" Learning Centre's hard disk bay drive!workshop schedule]</span>
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