Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – Lab – Fun With Linux

Objective: Students will begin preparing for proficiency in cyber security with an overview of computer networking fundamentals.

Topics Discussed:

APT Repository
apt-cache
apt-get
redirection (with “|” pipe)
CTRL + C (break)
options/flags
cat
nano
tar archive
chmod
perl

Resources:

  • PowerPoint presentation: Lab – Fun With Linux
  • PDF document: Linux Commands Cheat Sheet.pdf

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the Lab – Fun With Linux presentation to have a little fun while practicing with commands in the Linux operating system.
  2. This lab will introduce you to the APT Repository, an open source collection of apps, games and utilities that can be downloaded and used in Linux for free.
  3. Notice that the games and utilities that you will encounter in today’s lab use many of the commands and techniques that we have been studying over the past week!
  4. To complete today’s Lab activity, upload a screenshot of your ASCII aquarium to today’s Google Classroom assignment post!
  5. Bonus: On today’s assignment post, you will find the promised Linux Commands Cheat Sheet! Download it, and use it in good health.

Assigned: September 4th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 5th, 2024