This is a complete introductory lesson on Linux System Programming. Perfect for Computer Science, Linux Administration, Programming, Operating Systems, C Programming, DevOps fundamentals, and technical training programs across high school, college, university, and professional settings.

The lesson includes easy-to-follow explanations, command demonstrations, configuration steps, system utilities, hands-on examples, and a practical assignment, making it fully ready for direct classroom use.

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✨✨ What This Lesson Covers ✨✨

Course Overview & Setup

✔ Recommended VM and Linux distribution

✔ Linux basics introduction

✔ gcc compiler usage

✔ Headers, libraries, and executables

✔ File system structure overview

System Programming Foundations

✔ Processes, threads, and signals

✔ Inter-process communication (IPC):

— Pipes

— Semaphores

— Shared memory

— Message queues

✔ Introduction to sockets

✔ Device types (character & block)

✔ Kernel management overview

UNIX, Linux & GNU Background

✔ History of UNIX

✔ History of Linux and the kernel

✔ GNU project overview

✔ Key GNU tools (gcc, g++, gdb, make, bash)

Linux Programs & Execution

✔ Executables vs scripts

✔ Using the shell

✔ Environment variables & PATH

✔ Understanding system directories

File & Directory Commands

Viewing & Editing Files

✔ cat, more, less, head, tail

✔ Text editors: nano, micro, vim, emacs, gedit

File Information Commands

System Information Commands

Process & Job Management

✔ ps, top

✔ pstree

✔ kill, killall

✔ Background/foreground jobs

✔ nice & renice

Run Levels (Targets)

✔ Explanation of system run levels

✔ Switching and viewing targets

✔ Rescue, multi-user, and graphical modes

User & Group Management

✔ Adding and removing users

✔ Passwords and account info

✔ Groups and permissions

✔ Ownership and access rights

✔ Important system files

Vim Editor Guide (3 Sections)

✔ Navigation

✔ Editing

✔ Copy/paste

✔ Search & replace

✔ Shell commands inside vim

Software Installation & Tools

✔ Installing development tools

✔ Using apt package manager

✔ Finding libraries and header files

✔ Viewing linked libraries with ldd

Messaging Tools

✔ wall

✔ mesg

✔ write

✔ Allowing or blocking incoming messages

Date & Time Tools

✔ date

✔ ncal

✔ hwclock

Networking Services

✔ Installing and enabling SSH

✔ Basic firewall setup

✔ Connecting with SSH client tools

✔ Installing an FTP service

✔ Adjusting FTP settings

✔ Installing a web server

✔ Opening necessary firewall ports

✔ Basic DNS file explanation

gcc Compilation Walkthrough

✔ Creating and compiling C programs

✔ Using header files

✔ Linking libraries

✔ Static vs shared libraries

Creating a Static Library (Hands-On Demo)

✔ Compiling object files

✔ Creating a header file

✔ Building a library with ar

✔ Indexing with ranlib

✔ Linking projects to your custom library

Assignment #1

✔ Build a static math library

✔ Implement matrix operations

✔ Compile and test using a driver program

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✨✨ Formats Included ✨✨

✯ PPTX (fully editable)

✯ PDF (print-ready version)

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✨✨ What This Resource Includes ✨✨

✯ Clear and structured Linux system programming overview

✯ Practical command explanations

✯ File, process, and user management examples

✯ Networking service setup steps

✯ gcc and static library creation walkthrough

✯ Vim editor quick-reference guide

✯ Hands-on programming assignment

✯ High-resolution, clean visuals

✯ Fully editable slides for customization

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✨✨ Perfect For ✨✨

✯ Computer Science & ICT classes

✯ Linux programming & system administration courses

✯ Operating Systems and C programming modules

✯ College, university, and technical training programs

✯ Bootcamps, workshops, and hands-on labs

✯ Students preparing for Linux-based coursework

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✨✨ Who Is This For? ✨✨

✯ Teachers needing a ready-to-teach Linux system programming lesson

✯ Students learning Linux for development or system concepts

✯ Tutors delivering foundational Linux training

✯ Learners preparing for technical projects or assessments

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