17macOS and Linux Operating Systems

In this chapter you will learn:

> What operating systems are available besides Windows

> How to navigate the user interfaces of macOS and Ubuntu Linux

> How to manipulate files and folders in the graphical and command-line interfaces

> How to create system backups

> How to find UNIX/Linux software

> How to work from a Linux-based command line

> Reasons to be humble in the IT field

CompTIA Exam Objectives:

What CompTIA A+ exam objectives are covered in this chapter?

1002-1.1 Compare and contrast common operating system types and their purposes.

1002-1.3 Summarize general OS installation considerations and upgrade methods.

1002-1.9 Given a scenario, use features and tools of the Mac OS and Linux client/desktop ...

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