Linux and how it works

This class is designed to give an adopter more control over their box. We cover creating and administering users, installing programs in several different ways, fixing problems and some security. We look at the structure of the filesystem and how to find important files in it. The class involves some command-line.

Topics covered:

• Creating and deleting users
• User permissions
• The Linux filesystem structure
• Networking for beginners
• Apt, Synaptic
• Passwords and security