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This is a lesson part of the module [[The Web Economy]] out of the [[Open Source ERP/Executive Diploma]] course conducted by a private university. | This is a lesson part of the module [[The Web Economy]] out of the [[Open Source ERP/Executive Diploma]] course conducted by a private university. | ||
=Topics= | =Topics= | ||
*Andrew Tanenbaum created a classroom version of Unix, called Minix to teach his students | *Andrew Tanenbaum created a classroom version of Unix, called Minix to teach his students | ||
*Linus Torvalds, a student at that time, improved it and called it Freax. | *Linus Torvalds, a student at that time, improved it and called it Freax<ref>http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/f/freax.htm</ref>. | ||
*An ISP operator in Germany store it so that more can access it and called it Linux. | *An ISP operator in Germany store it so that more can access it and called it Linux. | ||
*Linux became very successful and Linus was shot to fame. However Prof Tanenbaum has issues with how Linux is been hailed. | *Linux became very successful and Linus was shot to fame<ref>https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/rhasan/linux/</ref>. Today Linux is growing too fast<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2SED6sewRw&feature=channel</ref>. However Prof Tanenbaum has issues with how Linux is been hailed. | ||
== | ==Discussion== | ||
*Go through and discuss the debate here | *Go through and discuss the debate here<ref>http://oreilly.com/catalog/opensources/book/appa.html</ref>. | ||
*What are the basic points of contention between them? | *What are the basic points of contention between them? | ||
*How has others commercialise Linux? | *How has others commercialise Linux? | ||
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*Create or edit sub-pages of course materials within wikiversity. | *Create or edit sub-pages of course materials within wikiversity. | ||
*Discuss in the forum (link shall be provided) by offering your ideas and answering or comment on others' postings. | *Discuss in the forum (link shall be provided) by offering your ideas and answering or comment on others' postings. | ||
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=Links to Student Notes= | =Links to Student Notes= | ||
Latest revision as of 04:33, 19 August 2009
This is a lesson part of the module The Web Economy out of the Open Source ERP/Executive Diploma course conducted by a private university.
Topics
- Andrew Tanenbaum created a classroom version of Unix, called Minix to teach his students
- Linus Torvalds, a student at that time, improved it and called it Freax[1].
- An ISP operator in Germany store it so that more can access it and called it Linux.
- Linux became very successful and Linus was shot to fame[2]. Today Linux is growing too fast[3]. However Prof Tanenbaum has issues with how Linux is been hailed.
Discussion
- Go through and discuss the debate here[4].
- What are the basic points of contention between them?
- How has others commercialise Linux?
- How would you capitalise on Linux?
- What are the famous mantras of Linus and what do they mean in Open Source development?
Activities
- Publish your works in an attractive manner in your user page, stating your own views and findings providing links to your sources. Use the talk page here to score marks.
- Create or edit sub-pages of course materials within wikiversity.
- Discuss in the forum (link shall be provided) by offering your ideas and answering or comment on others' postings.
References
Links to Student Notes
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Notable Links to Resources
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Sub-Pages
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