Ubuntu Team - IIT Bombay visit - Soumalya Dutta

Friends you know what recently,
The Ubuntu developer's team has recently visited IIT Bombay. They are going to give the IITians an opportunity to directly collaborate with Ubuntu Linux forums.
Ubuntu is nothing but the most popular Distro of Linux.

Linux Distros & Distro Evolution Graph

Today I, here, will share about the various Linux Distros & the Distro Evolution Graph. Firstly,

What is a Distro?
A Linux version or Distribution is commonly referred to as a Distro.

How many Distros of Linux are there?
Currently, there are more than 360 Linux Distros, with different releases, offering wide range ofspecific & generic purposes.

Which are the most popular Distros?
Some of the popular distros are Ubuntu, RedHat, Fedora, Debian, OpenSuse, Gentoo, Puppy Linux, PCOSLinux, Mandriva, OpenGEU, Knoppix etc. with the 1st three being the most widely used.

Now, let's get into the Distro Evolution Graph. Actually Distros of Linux have been around almost as long as Linux itself, & many distros have spawned child, grandchild & even great-grandchild distros. A better understanding of distros can be made by knowing their roots in the family tree as they came from. The following chart is known as the Disto Evolution Graph.

Presentation on Linux

Linux Logo

With growing urbanization, in today’s prevailing modern era, Linux OS has emerged on its pathway to compete with Microsoft's Windows. The number of Linux users has increased exponentially in the last 2 decades. This is an epitome of the success of Linux.

So, I, in my 2nd year of B.Tech (CSE), decided to deliver a presentation on this burning topic 'Linux' in my college with my 4 other fellow friends. The presentation was an outstandingly successful event and I, on the behalf of the group, am also grateful to my peer collegemates for all their worthy praises and solicited inspirations that we got all through.

The following is an overview of what we presented.


INTRODUCTION

• What is an Operating System(OS)?
• What is LINUX ?
• Misconceptions & Myths of Linux
• Only for Geeks & Professionals
• Command-based
• Free, hence bad
• Only for high-configuration computers
• Position of Linux in techno world
• Versions/Distributions or Distros

HISTORY & EVOLUTION

• Origin of Unix
• What is Minix ?
• Linus Trovalds, the inventor
• Open Source Community/GPL License
• Distro Evolution Graph
• Linux usage history

ADVANTAGES

• Low maintenance cost
• Security, Virus-Free
• Stability
• High Performance
• Network efficient
• Compatibility
• Multitasking
• Open Source benefits

DISADVANTAGES & DEMIRITS

• Format incompatibility with Windows
• Dependency on Internet connection
• No 3D Games
• Advanced tasks, Command-line based
• Complex installation
• Risky for amateurs

INSTALLATION & CONCLUSION

• Basic Terminologies
• 5 Steps of Installation
• Desktop Environments
• Gnome
• KDE
• Root Directory Concept
• Common Linux softwares
• OpenOffice.org
• VLC Media Player
• Gimp
• Mozilla Firefox
• K3B Burning studio
• Final concluding Highlights
• Not too difficult for a novice
• No more tensions of Virus
• Great cheap solution for Office use
• Not for Gamers
• Why not try something new ?

For a free copy of the .ppt file & the .doc file of the Presentation Report Click here.

For any other assistance, Contact abhinav.the.prince.7star@gmail.com