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''' Bring USB drives (minimum capacity 2GB), if you'd like a free copy of Linux to play with '''
''' Bring USB drives (minimum capacity 2GB), if you'd like a free copy of Linux '''

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The Linux operating system is the de facto standard for High Performance Computing, because of its stability and security. It is free to download, use, and modify.


In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Linux, and learn how to perform everyday tasks (download/install software, navigate the filesystem, etc.) on Linux.


Bring USB drives (minimum capacity 2GB), if you'd like a free copy of Linux