20 years of linux
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Overview
Celebrating 20 Years of Linux
Linux in Today's World
Today's Events
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The Story of LinuxCommemorating 20 Years of the
Linux Operating System-
A Short Video
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Who Uses Linux?
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Notable Linux Users
U.S. Dept. of Defense
NASA
French Parliament
State Owned Industrial and Commercial Bankof China
Schools in Russia, Kerala; German Universities
Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Amazon
IBM and a lot more!
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Corporate Members: LinuxFoundation
http://www.linuxfoundation.org/about/members
to name a few....
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Benefits of Linux
Very stable, modern, rich and powerful No high hardware requirements
Advanced GUI GNOME, KDE, XFCE etc.
Updated every day Newer releases, updates!
Thousands of free, efficient tools
Highly specialized applications
Ultimate freedom free for both personal and
commercial use, open source, no lock-ins, no productactivation/registration hassles
Linux will be here for ever!Derived From: http://linux.about.com/od/linux101/l/blnewbie0_4.htm
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Top 8 Linux Myths
It's hard to install
It's Just for Experts
It's Free, So It Must Be Pirated
There's No Support
It's Not Compatible
It's Less Secure It's Not Reliable
It's TCO Is Higherhttp://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/205147/fact_or_fiction_top_8_linux_myths_debunked.html
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Why is Linux more Secure?
Privileges
Social Engineering
The Monoculture effect
Audience Size
How many eyeballs?
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/202452/why_linux_is_more_secure_than_windows.html
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Some Support Options
Press F1/Read the Manual Online Forums/Communities
IRC
Mailing Lists
Paid Support
Wiki
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