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Working With Other Operating Systems Flashcards

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Argument

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A file name or directory name that indicates the files on which a command will operate.

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Boot Camp

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An OS X app that enables users to install Microsoft Windows and then switch between OS X and the Windows operating system.

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Command Line Interpreter

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A program that implements the commands entered in the text interface.

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dd

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A Linux command that copies and converts files to enable them to be transferred from one type of media to another.

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Distribution (Distro)

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A complete Linux implementation, including kernel, shell, applications, and utilities, that is packaged, distributed, and supported by a software vendor.

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dumpe2fs

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A Linux utility that manages extended filesystems.

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Filesystem

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A method that is used by an operating system to store, retrieve, organise, and manage files and directions on mass storage devices.

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Filesystem Integrity

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The degree of correctness and validity of a filesystem.

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Finder

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The file and folder management app that is included with OS X.

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fsck

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A Linux command that checks the integrity of a filesystem.

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fstab

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A configuration file that stores information about storage devices and partitions and where and how the partitions should be mounted.

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Gaming PC

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A computer that comes equipped with powerful graphics capabilities, fast processing capabilities, and a large amount of memory, and that is intended for use in computer gaming environments.

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gdisk

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A Linux partition management utility for partitions in the Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) Partition Table (GPT) format.

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Gestures

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Finger movements on a trackpad or mouse that enable a user to scroll, zoom, and navigate desktop, document, and application content.

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GNU Parted

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A Linux partition management utility for new hard disks.

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GUI (Graphical User Interface)

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A collection of icons, windows, and other screen elements that help users interact with an operating system.

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iCloud

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A cloud storage solution that is accessed by using the user’s Apple ID.

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ifconfig

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A Linux command for configuring network interfaces for Linux servers and workstations.

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iwconfig

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A Linux command for configuring wireless network interfaces for Linux servers and workstations.

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Keychain

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A password management system included with OS X.

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Linux Distribution

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A complete Linux implementation, including kernel, shell, applications, and utilities, that is packaged, distributed, and supported by a software vendor.

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Local Snapshot

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In OS X, a copy of altered files that is stored on the startup drive until the Time Machine backup drive is available.

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Manual Pages

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A series of pages that contain the complete documentation specific to every Linux command. Also referred to as man pages.

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Mission Control

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A feature of OS X that allows users to use multiple Spaces as if they were multiple desktops.

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mkfs

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A command used to build a Linux filesystem on a device such as a hard disk partition.

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OpenSSH

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An open source implementation of the SSH protocol that is included with most Linux distributions

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OS X

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The proprietary operating system developed by Apple Computing, Inc. and deployed on all Apple computers.

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Partition Management

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The process of creating, destroying, and manipulating partitions to optimise system performance.

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Partprobe

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A Linux program that updates the kernel with partition table changes.

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Process Table

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A record that summarises the current running processes on a system.

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ReiserFS

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A filesystem that handles small files more efficiently and faster than ext2 and ext3.

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Remote Disc

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A feature of OS X that enables users to access external drives or share discs from another computer.

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RPM (Red Hat Package Manager)

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A tool that provides a standard software installation mechanism, information about installed software packages, and a method for uninstalling and upgrading existing software packages.

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sfdisk

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A Linux partition management utility.

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Shell

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A component that interacts directly with users and functions as the command interpreter for the Linux operating system.

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Space

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In OS X, a virtual desktop consisting of a collection of related windows, as created and managed by Mission Control.

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sudo (Super User Do)

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A Linux command that enables users to run programs with the security privileges of the root user.

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Swap

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A portion of the hard disk that is used in situations when Linux runs out of physical memory and needs more of it.

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Time Machine

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An OS X application that provides automated file backups.

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VNC (Virtual Network Computing)

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A platform-independent system through which a user can control a remote system.

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X Forwarding

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A mechanism by which programs are run on one machine and the X window output is displayed on another machine.

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XFS

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A 64-bit, high-performance journalling filesystem that provides fast recovery and can handle large files efficiently.

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