Week 1: History of Computers, UNIX and Linux

Welcome to the IT276 Linux Class Blog. This site will provide information related to the class as well as providing a forum for class discussion. It should NOT be viewed as a substitute for attending class. The information presented here will supplement the class discussions, labs and reading assignments.

Week 1 Topics:

• Introduction to the class Syllabus (PDF) Syllabus (DOC)
• Discussion of the development of the computer culminating with an in depth presentation on the development of UNIX and Linux operating sytems.
  
• The concept of open source will be present and several licenses will be discussed.

Week 1 Assignment
List of Open Source Licenses