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== Subject Description: ==
Linux is a UNIX-like, multi-user, multi-tasking, multi-platformed operating system which can be copied and redistributed without fees or royalties. It is robust, scalable, reliable and is in use throughout the world as a server and desktop OS.This subject focuses on the installation of GNU/Linux. In this course students will learn to build and install Linux by using general and distribution-specific tools.
== Credit Status: ==
1 credit in the LUX program
== Prerequisites ==
Meet admission requirements for LUX
== Specific Outcomes: ==
Upon successful completion of this subject should will be able to:
<ul><li>* Use administrative tools (anaconda) for installing Linux</li><li>* Create (livecd-creator) new versions of live Linux CDs</li><li>* Automate (kickstart) the Linux install process</li><li>* Use package management (rpm, yum) software</li><li>* Install Linux to/from various media</li><li>* Install Linux as a virtual (kvm) guest</li><li>* Build (pungi) new versions of Linux installation CDs</li><li>* Manage the Linux startup (init) process</li><li>* Modify and maintain storage (fs, lvm) configurations</li></ul>
== Topic Outline: ==
Coming soon
== Modes of Instruction: ==
2 hours of interactive lecture per week and 2 hours lab time per week
== Prescribed Text: ==
None specific to this course but our Seneca library has access to many on-line texts
== Reference Material: ==
Web links given out during course
== Supplies: ==
Having your own laptop and/or desktop PC will help.
Most likely at least a 4GB usb key will also be useful
== Promotion Policy: == 
To obtain a credit in this subject, a student must:
<ul><li>* Achieve a grade of 55% or better on the final exam</li><li>* Satisfactorily complete all assignments</li><li>* Achieve a weighted average of 55% or better for the tests and final exam</li><li>* Achieve a grade of 55% or better on the overall course</li></ul>
== Modes of Evaluation: ==
<ul><li>* 1 final exam worth 40%</li><li>* 1 midterm test worth 30%</li><li>* 10 labs worth 10%</li><li>* 1 major project worth 20%</li><ul><li>** pre-report worth 5%</li><li>** in-report worth 5%</li><li>** post-report worth 10%</li></ul></ul>
== Academic Regulations: ==
Students are responsible for being aware of college regulations in the Academic Policy Handbook.
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Center for Equity and Human Rights at Ext. 2078 or via e-mail at Human.Rights@senecac.on.ca.
== Resources: ==
[http://cs.senecac.on.ca/~selmys/subjects/sya710-083/Fall 2008 Course Web Page]
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