Linux

1. Linux Principles
and Philosophy.
Hind Al Falasi
10AG

2. All operating systems have
principles and philosophy
Therefore it is important to
know them.

3. Understanding the principles
and philosophy that underlie
a technology can be very
useful.

4. It might even help
guide your choice.

5. This is true of some Linux
users; the open source model of
Linux has implications that can
affect how Linux works.

6. Linux Principles:
1. Everything is a file.
(Including hardware)

7. 2. Small, single-purpose
programs.

8. 3. Ability to chain programs
together to perform complex
tasks.

9. 4. Avoid captive user
interfaces.

10. 5. Configuration data
stored in text.

11. There are nine major views to
the Linux philosophy:
1. Small is Beautiful

12. 2. Each Program Does One
Thing Well

13. 3. Prototype as Soon as
Possible

14. 4. Choose Portability Over
Efficiency

15. 5. Store Data in Flat Text
Files

16. 6. Use Software Leverage

17. 7. Use Shell Scripts to Increase
Leverage and Portability

18. 8. Avoid Captive User
Interfaces

19. 9. Make Every Program a
Filter

20. Make sure to know the
principles and philosophy of
any operating system since it
can affects your choice.