1. Linux.... Who ? What ? Why ?

2. Linux was developed by a Finnish programmer Linus Torvalds in1991. Since then, thousands of programmers the world over,have added and continue to add to the power,performance and potential of Linux. Linux is a Unix clone.

3. Tux - The Linux mascot "A lovlable, cuddy, stuffed penguin sitting down after having gorged itself on herring" –- Linus Torvalds

4. Key Features of Linux Multitasking Multiuser Multiplatform Multiprocessor Multithreading Runs in protected mode Demand loads executables Shared copy-on-write

5. Key Features of Linux cont. Virtual memory using paging Dynamically linked shared libraries Core dumps for post-mortem analysis Compatible with POSIX, System V and BSD All source code available including kernels and drivers Multiple virtual consoles TCP/IP networking, ftp, telent, NFS

6. How is Linux different ? The OS is free GNU Public License Anyone can copy, use, modify and sell Linux software, as long as its developers receive proper credit. Any changes made to the source code are made public.

7. Linux-status 20 million computers run on Linux and counting Thousands of passionate programmers working to improve it Small businesses, ISP's, Corporate IS, SOHO users are now using Linux Increasingly being embraced by corporates for mainstream and mission critical applications Small businesses, ISP's, Corporate IS, SOHO users are using Linux

8. Servers and Linux –Web servers and firewalls –e-business / e-commerce mail servers –dedicated print/file servers –fax servers –database servers –application servers

9. Desktops and Linux –desktop OS –KDE / GNOME –office applications –web browsing –publishing –accounting –application development

10. Who is really using Linux ISPs Engineering Companies. Manufacturing Companies. Retailers The Hospitality Industry

11. Organizations using Linux ? Burlington Coat Factory –with more than 1000 computers with Linux pre-installed for its Point-Of-Sale (POS) systems Incyte Pharmaceuticals –networked Linux computers to execute complex calculations the list continues...

12. Organizations using Linux MindSpring large-scale ISP using Linux for internal servers and desktops Cedant largest hotel franchisee to run hotel management software at over 4000 hotels CISCO Cisco runs print jobs off Linux and many more..

13. Where do I get linux?

14. Downloading vs. Distribution You can download Linux free from the Internet –But files are large and you need to work at the installation or, you can get a "distribution" on CD-ROM –usually with easier installation –usually with other packaged features –Popular Distributions : RedHat, Caldera, Suse, Turbo

15. What's in a Distribution ? Linux kernel X Window system and graphical user interface Web servers, e-mail servers, FTP server Installation & system configuration support Third-party applications Hardware support

16. What other Linux resources are available on the net?

17. Linux resources on the net Linux Online – www.linux.org Linux International – www.li.org Linux Documentation Project Linux Start – www.linuxstart.com Linux Support –www.linuxpertise.com

18. Websites for Linux news Linux Journal – www.linuxjournal.com Daily update – www.linuxtoday.com Linux Planet –www.linuxplanet.com

19. Linux for your Enterprise !

20. Make Linux part of your corporate strategy...... With http://www.linuxpertise.com Corporate information and support portal for Linux

21. Corporate Linux Support and Consultancy www.linuxpertise.com making Linux work for your enterprise

22. What is linuxpertise.com? Linuxpertise.com is the most comprehensive one stop get-all consultancy and support portal for corporates deploying Linux for mainstream and Mission Critical Applications.

23. So what does Linuxpertise.com specialize in? Linux support, Linux support and Linux support

24. Is Linux support all that Linuxpertise.com offers? “No”

25. What Else? Linuxpertise.com also provides Corporate Linux Consulting a platform for Linux deals between corporates and Linux professionals Linux info sought by Corporate IS managers in particular Linux discussion forums platforms for knowledge sharing and A Global Partner Initiative

26. Consultancy? Linux software development Open source strategy consulting End to end Linux project management Other services to provide solutions to your Linux based technology needs.

27. Linuxpertise.com professional services? Linux Customization Linux Migration Linux Integration Network Management Application Porting Parallel computing and Clustering

28. Linux Market Maker A virtual market for corporates and Linux professionals to meet,interact and transact businessA virtual market for corporates and Linux professionals to meet,interact and transact business A win-win situation for corporates deploying linux and thousands of Linux professionals scattered around the globe.A win-win situation for corporates deploying linux and thousands of Linux professionals scattered around the globe. A range of fixed price Linux services to choose from.A range of fixed price Linux services to choose from.

29. Corporate Linux Information? Information specifically addressing the requirements of the corporate IS manager Updates,how to? guides and case studies for successful enterprise-specific and Industry- specific deployment of Linux. Updates and Information sources for optimum usage of Linux

30. Linux knowledge sharing? The Penguin club-A forum to share issues and experiences that will add momentum to the Linux revolution worldwide The round table-Throws the floor open to discuss,debate upon and consolidate issues relating to Linux

31. Linuxpertise Global Partner Program? An effort... To consolidate the fragmented support function for Linux. To create high quality knowledge and expertise pools to benefit the Linux community and corporates

32. Thank You For more information log on to http//www.linuxpertise.com Corporate information and support portal for Linux