1.1 Linux Evolution and Popular OS Flashcards
Linux Evolution
a bundle that consists of a Linux kernel and a selection of applications that are maintained by a company or user community
Distribution
Linux Evolution
Classifications of distributions are differentiated by the
distribution family that they belong to.
Linux Evolution
combination of computer hardware and software designed to have a
specific function within a larger system
Embedded System
Linux Evolution
mobile operating system developed by Google embedded system
Android
Linux Evolution
low cost, credit-card sized computer that can function as a full-functionality desktop computer, but it can be used within an embedded Linux system.
Raspbian and the Raspberry Pi
Linux Evolution
standardized way of consuming computing resources, either
by buying them from a public cloud provider or by running a private cloud
cloud computing
Linux Evolution
Linux Offered as this type of service
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Linux Evolution
based on a snapshot of Debian
Ubuntu
Linux Evolution
Debian stability
more so than Ubuntu
Linux Evolution
Platforms
Smartphones - Android
Desktop/Server -
Debian
Ubuntu
CentOS
RHEL
Linux Evolution
Things to consider when choosing distribution
Cost
Performance
Scalability
Stability
Linux Evolution
3 devices that linux runs on other than smart phones that Android Runs
Smart TV
Tablet Computers
Android Auto
Smartwatches
Linux Evolution
Advantages
Easy to implement and scale
Backup and Recovery
Reduces Cost- subscription model
Linux Evolution
Reason to use CentOs
incorporates all Red Hat products, which are further used within their commercial operating
system, while being free to use
Linux Evolution
Reason to use Ubuntu LTS
releases guarantee support for a longer
period of time
