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    4                   Introduction to Edubuntu

                           Goal Glimpse

                               Linux                                           Edubuntu Desktop and its Components

                               Basic Operations on the Desktop                 Mouse Pointer Shapes
                               Shutting Down a Computer

                      In the previous  chapter,  we learnt about software.  A computer performs many
                      tasks and has a manager known as the operating system. The operating system
                      controls and manages how the various parts of the computer work together. It acts
                      as a bridge between the user and the computer. Examples of operating systems
                      include Microsoft Windows, DOS, MAC OS and Linux. Linux has several popular

                      versions, such as Debian, Ubuntu, Mint and Fedora. In this chapter, we will learn
                      how to use Linux operating system.

                            LINUX

                      Linux is one of the most popular operating system.  It is available free of cost. It
                      was developed by Linus Torvalds in the year 1991.

                      The features of Linux are:
                          It is easy to install, maintain and update the software.

                          It is freely available to use.
                          It is easy to learn and understand.

                          We can use many software at the same time.

                          The attack of virus in Linux based system is very less in comparison to other
                         operating systems.
                      Edubuntu

                      Edubuntu is based on Linux platform. It was developed in collaboration with teachers
                      and technologists to use in the schools. It has many software which students can
                      use to learn with fun.

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