From 475ff01c2d94d75bb2486bb206a5a15f4fdd5802 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mo khan Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:08:25 -0600 Subject: Format lab 1 --- README.md | 96 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------------------------- 1 file changed, 48 insertions(+), 48 deletions(-) (limited to 'README.md') diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ac03f19..68126ca 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -9,60 +9,60 @@ at https://gitlab.com/xlgmokha/comp-325 a. A single user working in a home office - For a single user working in a home office, I prefer Ubuntu or Fedora. Both - distributions offer a version that is compatible for use in a desktop - environment. They ship with common software that a user may want to work in - a home office such as LibreOffice. They also make it easy to install - proprietary software that may be needed for working with or viewing - different types of multimedia. Both of these distrubutions have different - support cycles for their software and typically run on newer versions of the - Linux kernel. This means that the driver support is usually more up to date - for newer devices and hardware and newer versions of software packages are - usually available. - - Fedora is a RHEL based distribution and Ubuntu is a Debian based - distribution. People who are more familiar with `yum` or `Gnome` will likely prefer - Fedora. People who are more familiar with `apt` or `Unity` will likely - prefer Ubuntu. - - Both Ubuntu and Fedora appear to have large communities. Support - for both distributions is available through community forums, mailing lists, - IRC and community websites. + For a single user working in a home office, I prefer Ubuntu or Fedora. Both + distributions offer a version that is compatible for use in a desktop + environment. They ship with common software that a user may want to work in + a home office such as LibreOffice. They also make it easy to install + proprietary software that may be needed for working with or viewing + different types of multimedia. Both of these distrubutions have different + support cycles for their software and typically run on newer versions of the + Linux kernel. This means that the driver support is usually more up to date + for newer devices and hardware and newer versions of software packages are + usually available. + + Fedora is a RHEL based distribution and Ubuntu is a Debian based + distribution. People who are more familiar with `yum` or `Gnome` will likely prefer + Fedora. People who are more familiar with `apt` or `Unity` will likely + prefer Ubuntu. + + Both Ubuntu and Fedora appear to have large communities. Support + for both distributions is available through community forums, mailing lists, + IRC and community websites. b. A university computer science lab - In a university computer science lab, I think there is less of a need for a - graphical user interface. OpenBSD is a good choice because it is known - as a security focused BSD. This is useful in a university lab - setting where multiple users work within the lab. OpenBSD supports - running the XOrg X window system if the need for a minimal GUI is needed. + In a university computer science lab, I think there is less of a need for a + graphical user interface. OpenBSD is a good choice because it is known + as a security focused BSD. This is useful in a university lab + setting where multiple users work within the lab. OpenBSD supports + running the XOrg X window system if the need for a minimal GUI is needed. c. A corporate web server - A corporation may prefer to use either RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or - CentOS. RHEL is an open source operating system but a license must be - purchased for the specific flavour of this distribution. The pricing and - options are available [here](https://www.redhat.com/en/store/linux-platforms). - - For a corporate web server I recommend the [Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Server](https://www.redhat.com/en/store/red-hat-enterprise-linux-server#?sku=RH00005). - A purchase includes different levels of support that is helpful in a - corporate environment. Depending on the corporation, they may not need the - support that a RHEL purchase provides because they have engineers - that can support the web server. In that case, they may choose to use - CentOS. [CentOS](https://centos.org) is the Community Enterprise OS, which is a binary compatible - distribution of RHEL without the cost or support. - - Both distributations ship with stable versions of the Linux kernel. - This stability is important for key pieces of infrastructure, such as a corporate web server. - These operating systems also ship with default yum repos that provide regular security updates. - RHEL has the advantage of releasing security patches earlier but CentOS - usually [catches up within 24 - 72 hours](https://wiki.centos.org/FAQ/General#head-cea9337e6513cc1567c4d05afbd693f1f7038ccb). - - RHEL based distros ship with the Security Enhanced (SELinux) Linux modules - that provides mechanisms for better management of access controls. To ensure - that different users of the system have the appropriate access controls to - be able to manage the server. + A corporation may prefer to use either RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or + CentOS. RHEL is an open source operating system but a license must be + purchased for the specific flavour of this distribution. The pricing and + options are available [here](https://www.redhat.com/en/store/linux-platforms). + + For a corporate web server I recommend the [Red Hat Enterprise Linux + Server](https://www.redhat.com/en/store/red-hat-enterprise-linux-server#?sku=RH00005). + A purchase includes different levels of support that is helpful in a + corporate environment. Depending on the corporation, they may not need the + support that a RHEL purchase provides because they have engineers + that can support the web server. In that case, they may choose to use + CentOS. [CentOS](https://centos.org) is the Community Enterprise OS, which is a binary compatible + distribution of RHEL without the cost or support. + + Both distributations ship with stable versions of the Linux kernel. + This stability is important for key pieces of infrastructure, such as a corporate web server. + These operating systems also ship with default yum repos that provide regular security updates. + RHEL has the advantage of releasing security patches earlier but CentOS + usually [catches up within 24 - 72 hours](https://wiki.centos.org/FAQ/General#head-cea9337e6513cc1567c4d05afbd693f1f7038ccb). + + RHEL based distros ship with the Security Enhanced (SELinux) Linux modules + that provides mechanisms for better management of access controls. To ensure + that different users of the system have the appropriate access controls to + be able to manage the server. 2. What is the current status of Linux kernel development? What are the hot issues? Who are some of the key players? How is the project managed? -- cgit v1.2.3