Somewhat basic Linux Questions.

[Keitero]

Please help me on the ones I haven't answered and the ones that I have answered, could you see if they are right? *First time Linux learner here, so don't shoot me.*

1. Explain the X protocol.

The X protocol is

2. List and explain the three major types of computer files.

The three major types of computer files are:
1. User data files
2. Program (executable) files
3. System files.

3. List Linux rules for naming files.
The naming rules for Linux are as followed:

1. File names must be unique.
2. File names cannot exceed 255 characters.
3. Linux is case sensitive in the native Linux File system; meaning ONE, One, and one are considered three different files.
4. You may use special characters such as a period or an underscore in file names.
5. Spaces may be used in a file name.
6. Reserved characters that should not be used in file names include: ",'*&)(!?/\><; and |.
7. Any file that begins with a dot is considered a hidden file.



4. Define the following terms: open source, process, daemon, mount.

Open source:
Process:
Daemon:
Mount:

5. Compare and contrast the super user with the ordinary user.

The difference between a super user and an ordinary user is that
6. Describe the Linux system boot process.



7. Why is it necessary to follow the Linux shutdown process instead of just turning off the computer?

The reason why it is necessary to follow the Linux shutdown process instead of just turning off the computer is that when you shutdown, Linux writes certain information to the disk.

8. What is the purpose and function of the fstab file?

The fstab file lists and defines what file systems are to be mounted automatically when the system starts.

 

[talyn00]

seems like someone didn't do their homework

 

[Keitero]

Its not that, the text for our class is very.. how do I put it, not informative on the questions that my professor is asking, such as Open Source and Daemons. The text just gives a general idea of what the OS is and the CMD/GUI workings, nothing indepth.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: Keitero
Please help me on the ones I haven't answered and the ones that I have answered, could you see if they are right? *First time Linux learner here, so don't shoot me.*

1. Explain the X protocol.

The X protocol is

Incomplete.

2. List and explain the three major types of computer files.

The three major types of computer files are:
1. User data files
2. Program (executable) files
3. System files.

What's a system file?

3. List Linux rules for naming files.
The naming rules for Linux are as followed:

1. File names must be unique.
2. File names cannot exceed 255 characters.
3. Linux is case sensitive in the native Linux File system; meaning ONE, One, and one are considered three different files.
4. You may use special characters such as a period or an underscore in file names.
5. Spaces may be used in a file name.
6. Reserved characters that should not be used in file names include: ",'*&)(!?/\><; and |.
7. Any file that begins with a dot is considered a hidden file.

Looks good enough to me.

4. Define the following terms: open source, process, daemon, mount.

Open source:
Process:
Daemon:
Mount:

Incomplete.

5. Compare and contrast the super user with the ordinary user.

The difference between a super user and an ordinary user is that

Incomplete.

6. Describe the Linux system boot process.

??

[q7. Why is it necessary to follow the Linux shutdown process instead of just turning off the computer?

The reason why it is necessary to follow the Linux shutdown process instead of just turning off the computer is that when you shutdown, Linux writes certain information to the disk.

Uhhh, WAY incomplete.

8. What is the purpose and function of the fstab file?

The fstab file lists and defines what file systems are to be mounted automatically when the system starts.

[/quote]

Not always. Read the man page. I can have plenty more than the default mounted stuff in there.

 

[futuristicmonkey]

Originally posted by: Keitero

The naming rules for Linux are as followed:

1. File names must be unique.

Isn't that only within the same directory?

 

[Keitero]

I know most of them are incomplete (because I don't know them). Also, I am in the process of installing FC4 on a test box I have lying around, so till then.... meh.