Remote unix Learning Environment (RULE)

Why Teach Unix?

With the rapid growth and popularity of open source software in recent years, an understanding of Unix is becoming more and more important to students studying in a wide range of disciplines. There are currently a number of free Unix-based and Unix-like operating systems available, these include FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD and Linux. With the reliability and network centric design of their Unix ancestors, it is not surprising that these operating systems now form core components of some of the world's most vital networks.

Unix with its simplistic and consistent design is a valuable tool for gaining an understanding of basic network services such as HTTP, FTP and DNS, as configuration options are defined in their entirety in human-readable configuration files.

While some level of basic Unix proficiency is advantageous for students studying telecommunications. It is also important for Computer Science and Software Engineering students to have at least a basic understanding of Unix.

With a number of governments having switched to open-source software and several others giving it serious thought, it seems that a major shift in the software landscape is on the horizon. As the momentum of open operating systems grows, so does the need for competent software engineers and system administrators to develop and maintain them.

 

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Why Teach Unix?