Needham, MA. Introduction to a user and programmer's perspective of the GNU/Linux operating system. Covers the UNIX shell, creating a document, networking, email and encryption, operating system components (memory management, the file system, devices, the kernel), etc. The class will address the free software philosophy, privacy and data security concerns, and ways to protect personal data and other sensitive information. Assignments will include programming which takes advantages of the operating system features.
Read the syllabus here.
Register via The Newton Free Library. Note, registration is required.
Contact Person:
Marc Ronell
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