1.3 Linux Architecture Overview

Content

• Overview and Objectives
• Kernel vs. Userspace: The Foundation of Linux
• Shell Environments and Command-Line Interfaces
• Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) Overview
• System Processes and the Init System
• Hardware Abstraction and Device Management
• Real-world Context
• Common Pitfalls
• Recommended Reading
• Assessment
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • Short Answer Questions

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