Operating Systems

Students will develop a 12-page, APA-formatted document (3300 words) pertaining to the Linux operating system, which is a variant of Unix. The effort will help students understand how the concepts learned in the course relate to one another and how Linux is used in practice.

A 2- to 3-page outline of the major topics the paper will address.
Topics will include things such as history, Linux kernel, and design principles.

Key Points
The document, which will now be 4 to 6 pages, will be enhanced with:
A list of the key points
A brief explanation of each point for each topic

Final Paper
An abstract
A narrative expanding the key points from the prior document, including the following:
Definitions, explanations, and examples in your own phrasing
Personal experiences, if there are any
Personal thoughts and opinions about the topic
Your conclusions about the topic

Reference list