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Linux Class » Weekly Post #8 Due March 12th » 3/08/2018 9:30 am

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How to install software on Linux?
I'm sure most of the class knows this already. When making the switch to Linux many people ask themselves "What software is available and how do I install it?. In the past Linux suffered from stigma that applications were scarce and the apps that were available were a challenge to install. Package Managers is a sub-system on Linux that manages software on your computer. Its a crucial component of Linux because it keeps everything installed. Installing software is not as hard as it used to be in the past. In rare occasions sometimes you need to install something form the command line.

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-install-software-on-linux-1822447190

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Linux Class » Weekly Post #7 Due March 5th » 3/02/2018 10:27 am

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How to make Windows go Linux with Cygwin?
This gives you a Linux- Like environment and access to thousands of of Linux programs. Cygwin offers just this ability to anyone who is running Microsoft Windows but wants access to a Linux command shell and many of the best open- source Linux programs available today. Cygwin is free to install and use. Unfortunately, Cygwin does not offer the ability for you to download and run any Linux application.

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3257794/microsoft-windows/make-windows-go-linux-with-cygwin.html

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Linux Class » Weekly Post #6 due the 26th » 2/25/2018 1:23 am

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Ubuntu and Linux Mint are among the most popular flavors systems. Linux is attracting a growing number of distort systems, distros include the linux kernel and the variety of software. They both are accessible desktops for newcomers. Ubuntu still has a larger community overall. 

https://www.computerworlduk.com/open-source/ubuntu-vs-linux-mint-which-distribution-systems-is-best-for-your-business-3672487/

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Linux Class » Weekly Post #5 Due February 19th.... » 2/20/2018 9:24 am

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Hackers have turned the Nintendo switch into a Linux tablet. The Fail0verflow hacked into a Nintendo switch and used it as a Linux tablet. Linux on the switch is a huge achievement. They showed a still image on twitter, but today Fail0verflow showed a video of a full-on Linux distro running on the switch. Complete with a fully functional touchscreen and a web browser.

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/2/19/17029916/nintendo-switch-hack-linux-fail0verflow

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Linux Class » Weekly Article Post #4 - Due by Monday Feb 12th » 2/12/2018 9:30 am

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Years ago decisions were being made about which operating system had the most security. One of the big three can credibly be called the most secure. Enterprises spend a lot of time, effort and money to keep their systems secure. Windows the ever more complex platform that is easily the most popular desktop, MacOs x the Unix based operating system that powers Apple and Linux distros. Linux has the potential to be the most secure system but requires the user to be something of a power user.

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3252823/linux/why-linux-is-better-than-windows-or-macos-for-security.html

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Linux Class » Weekly Article Post #3 » 2/02/2018 3:10 pm

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Microsoft has been a been a long time enemy for the linux community. Microsoft releases software for linux such as Powershell Core 6.0 and distros in its software store for windows. One of Microsoft biggest contributions is Skype. The widely popular communications software, now Skype is offered for linux. It enables to easily communicate with friends and family through linux. Skype will be called snap on linux.

https://betanews.com/2018/02/01/microsoft-linux-skype-snap/

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Linux Class » Weekly Article Post #2 » 1/25/2018 9:52 am

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Google has started to roll out with its latest version of its browser. Chrome 64 to Windows, Mac and Linux. The update comes with some very efficient features and CPU vulnerabilities. Chrome 64 comes with improved pop- up blocker that prevents sites abusive experiences to open new tabs or windows. Built in protection against malicious auto directs. Also google has updated chromes v8 Java script engine to protect against side channel attacks.

https://www.neowin.net/news/google-chrome-64-is-rolling-out-to-windows-mac-and-linux

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Linux Class » Weekly Discussion Articles - Reply to this post. 1/16/18 » 1/18/2018 9:43 am

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The city of Barcelona Spain plans to trade Windows and office for Linux. Linux will be the operating system of choice. This attempt is to save money by avoiding the subscription fees with Microsoft. Not a lot has been said about open-source software. Barcelona will see how successful the change will be to save money in the long run.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/barcelona-dumps-microsoft-windows-linux/

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