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SYNOPSIS OF
LINUX
Topic:-SOFTWARE SUPPORT FOR LINUX
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Yashdeep Singh
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INTRODUCTION
Linux is a computer operating system which is based on free and open source
software which can be installed on a wide variety of computer hardware, ranging
from mobile phones, tablet computers, routers and desktopcomputers, mainframes and supercomputers. Linux is a leading server operating
system, and runs the 10 fastest supercomputers in the world. Linux is a
multitasking, multiuser operating system that is known for its stability. Although
modified by numerous people, its robustness stems from its Unix-like architecture
that keeps peripheral software components isolated from the core software (the
kernel).It is Licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
Software support: After-sales service provided by a software publisher or vendor in
solving software conflicts and usability problems, and in supplying updates and
patches for bugs and security holes in the program.
In response to customer demand and to the increasing maturity of the open source
software market, Software support companies are now offering Linux support and
open source software support in simpler, packaged, formats. Providers of opensource support delivered a fast one-stop shop solution. If a client needs an answer,
a new feature, or a fix, these software support companies can get it straight from
the author or they can simply provide it themselves, without time consuming
conditions, qualifications and referrals up the chain.
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Types of Linux and Open Source Software Support
Our two broad categories of support are:
Helpdesk advice and diagnostic research Direct intervention to diagnose and resolve problems.
1. Helpdesk advice and diagnostic research:
This form of open source software support is designed primarily for those
who would expect their own technical staff to handle everyday problems, i.e.
it backs-up and extends in-house resources when they are approaching their
limits. Helpdesk support is normally staffed within office hours, but 24x7
supports can be arranged as appropriate.
2. Direct intervention to diagnose and resolve problems:This form of open source support essentially involves company staff and
associates directly monitoring, configuring or managing your software
systems, rather than merely advising your own technical staff on the matter.
It is most commonly invoked to cover emergencies and one-off system
changes. Intervention support (onsite or remote) can be provided out of
office hours and for a single consolidated annual fee, subject to negotiation.
As with helpdesk support, the single flat rate option is essentially for those
who prefer predictability over the fine-grained savings that come with
payment for exact work done.
Applications & Services Covered by Open Source Support
Operating Systems
o Debian GNU/Linux
o Novell/SUSE Linux
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux
o Legacy Red Hat Linux and Fedora Core
Web servers and web applications:
o Apache web server
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o Apache core modules, plus tomcat, mod_php, mod_perl, mod_rewrite,
etc.
Mail and Messaging:
o Sendmail, Postfix and Exim mail servers
o Cyrus IMAP mailbox management
Bespoke applications written in these programming languages:
o C
o C++
o Perl
o PHP
o Python
o Java
Advantages of software support:
1. This helps the customers to solve their software related issues easily and
fastly.
2. Sometime these issues are solved without going anywhere.
3. It solves the issues accurately.
4. Also provide useful updates to our system.
5. Help in removing bugs and errors in the system.
My search on this topic is going on. Till now, I found about some software support
companies and their way of working. I will include more things and add it to my
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