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CMC's Data Structures and Algorithms Course Materials
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Linux Extra Credit #420

Closed jbecker7 closed 1 year ago

jbecker7 commented 1 year ago

Hi! I am really excited about trying out Linux for the extra credit assignment.

(+4 points) Install linux on your computer and use it exclusively for all throughout the semester (not just for this class, but for all your computing).

You must install linux before February 14th to get this extra credit.

I am wondering what the parameters are? For instance, would using a virtual machine be alright? How about dual booting? In particular, if anyone else is on macOS and considering this, reply and let me know what your plan is! Thanks :)

jbecker7 commented 1 year ago

Also, if there are any Linux nuts in the class, I am wondering what distros you are using. I was looking at Ubuntu, but Zorin and some other less popular ones also look really awesome...

mikeizbicki commented 1 year ago

I've clarified the instructions to answer your questions:

You cannot use a virtual machine.

Dual booting is acceptable as long as you only use the original operating system for "emergency" purposes, and spend >95% of your computing time in linux.

I personally use Debian linux on all my machines. Ubuntu is another popular distribution. It's based on Debian but has a few usability enhancements and what the Free Software Foundation (and Richard Stallman in particular) calls "spyware".