Course Curriculum

    1. Introduction

    1. Introduction

    2. What is an Operating System?

    3. Categories of Operating Systems

    4. Personal Computers

    5. Apple Computers

    6. Mobile Operating Systems

    7. Lesson Summary

    8. Quiz 1.1

    1. Introduction

    2. Software Licenses

    3. Proprietary Software

    4. Free and Open-Source Software

    5. Why Pay for Software?

    6. Lesson Summary

    7. 1.2 quiz

    1. introduction

    2. Intellectual Property

    3. Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks

    4. Open Source: Definition, Pros and Cons, Examples

    5. Lesson Summary

    6. 1.3 quiz

    1. Introduction

    2. The History of Linux

    3. A College Student with a Problem

    4. Linux's Best Features

    5. Lesson Summary

    6. 1.4 quiz

    1. Introduction

    2. Linux Distributions (Distros)

    3. Common Linux Distributions

    4. Where is Linux Used?

    5. Lesson Summary

    6. 1.5 quiz

About this course

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    General Questions

  • With UPI, you determine your own level of time commitment. You can move through coursework quickly or slow down your pace.

  • YES, there are exams—held online on our platform and are proctored. Your course grade distribution is:

    • 25% Attendance
    • 25% Quiz
    • 25% Assignments
    • 25% Final Exam
  • Content Questions

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  • Membership Questions

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