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Throughout this course, and through your own research, you’ll hear how one of the hallmarks of UNIX is its “out of the box” security. Whether this is a fact or not depends on who and when you ask. You can read an overview of UNIX Security here: http://www.kernelthread.com/publications/security/tunix.html. CERT (Computer Emergency Readiness Team) also has […]

Most of the time, the words UNIX and Linux are used interchangably. While this is convention, there are differences between the two operating systems. What do you think are three differences between UNIX and Linux? Describe each and discuss why the difference may be important to an organization considering implementing either UNIX or Linux. Your […]

Individual UNIX® and Linux® Comparison Matrix Resources: University of Phoenix Material: UNIX® and Linux® Comparison Matrix Complete the UNIX® and Linux® Comparison Matrix located on your student website. See the Assignment 1 post in the Main forum or Course Materials forum for detailed instructions.

In your work this week, you have been introduced to Linux by logging in to the virtual desktop and working through the individual assignment. In your own words (not a rehash of the text or internet sources), what is a “shell?” Why are they important in an UNIX or Linux environment? Describe at least two […]

Check out the website: http://lwn.net/Distributions/. You’ll note that there are many, many versions of UNIX and Linux that you could implement for your home or work use. Why do you believe there are so many varied versions of this operating system? What could be the advantage to having so many different versions available? What could […]

In the article, “Should You Adopt Open Source Software?” by Ven, Verelst, and Mannaert, you read about some of the pros and cons of adopting open source software in an IT environment. In your own words, describe why you would or would not adopt open source software should you have the opportunity. Provide at least […]

POS 420 Week 1 UNIX and Linux Comparison Matrix   POS 420 Week 1 DQ 1   POS 420 Week 1 DQ 2   POS 420 Week 1 DQ 3   POS 420 Week 2 Individual File Processing Commands Worksheet   POS 420 Week 2 DQ 1   POS 420 Week 2 DQ 2   […]

Discussion Question 1 Due Date: Day 2 [Main forum] Complete the Presidential Leadership: Which Hat Do You Wear? simulation located in Week Six on the Materials tab of the student web page and then post your response to the three questions on the simulation conclusion page. 3. Discussion Question 2 Due Date: Day 4 [Main […]

Discussion Question 1 Due Date: Day 2 [Main forum] Post your response to the following: Do you think the judicial branch is the least dangerous branch of government, as the video discusses? Why or why not? Discuss one example you think demonstrates the power of the Supreme Court. 4. Discussion Question 2 Due Date: Day […]

Discussion Question 1 Chapter 6 discusses background factors that affect elections. These factors include such things as the immigrant society, the melting pot, regional shift, the graying of America, political ideologies, and participation. Consult Participation: Are You a Liberal or Conservative? located in Week Four on the Materials tab of the student web page to […]