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Linux
Linux is a name for a group of Unix
operating systems based around a standard
core. There is a very full description of what Linux is and its history in
the Wikipedia:
Linux Wikipedia entry
In CUED, we recommend the use of SuSE linux for
a number of reasons:
- This has been the recommended Linux OS for some time and departmental COs
have a level of familiarity with this distribution.
- It is owned by Novell with whom the University already has a site-wide
licensing agreement.
- It can easily be configured to automatically keep itself up to date with
security patches from our local mirror.
If you wish further information on what software is available for SuSE and
Linux in general, or information on how to install Linux, contact your
Computer Officer.
A version of linux for CUED student's PCs is available. Read about
The MDP Resource CD.
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