This mission involves a lot of different concepts, so be sure to read up before you get started!What is Linux?Linux is an open-source operating system. An operating system is the program that runs all the other programs on your computer, like Mac OSX, or Windows 7. But there's a big difference between Linux and other operating systems: ownership. Mac OS is owned by Apple and Windows is owned by Microsoft. Since they're owned by companies, they're what's called proprietary. Linux is open source, which means it's not owned by anyone. The "source" part of that phrase means the source code - the programming code that Linux is written in - is open to the public. That means anyone can look at it, hack it, and modify it any way they like! Since it's publicly owned, Linux is free for anyone to download and install on their computer. Some computers even come with Linux pre-installed, which makes them cheaper because you don't have to pay Apple or Microsoft to use their operating system. The other neat thing about Linux is that, since it's open to anyone to hack (and lots of people do) there are many different types of Linux, called distributions (or "distros"). There are Linux distros specifically designed for PCs, servers, netbooks, or even tablet PCs. Two of the most popular distros are called Ubuntu and Fedora. Creating a Linux Live CDWe're going to create a live CD that can be used to run Linux on any computer without actually installing it. Step 1: Download your chosen distro Step 2: Burn to Disk
Step 3: Boot up in Linux
Step 4: Explore Linux!
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