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CSF30A - INTRODUCTION TO LINUX

Course Description

Introduction to the Linux operating system primarily focused on command line usage. Covers the history, kernel, file systems, shells, and user utilities. Also introduces students to the fundamentals of shell programming, processes, communications, and basic security. Prerequisites : C SF003A

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

4.5 quarter units

Course Sections

Winter 2026 - Quarter

Jan 5 to Mar 27
crn: 30794
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): William Murphy
Live Seat Count: 5 available seats - (about 18 hours ago)
Section notes:
FOOTNOTE: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Already Started

Spring 2026 - Quarter

Apr 6 to Jun 26
crn: 40123
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): William Murphy
Live Seat Count: 23 available seats - (about 18 hours ago)
Section notes:
FOOTNOTE: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Open

Summer 2025 - Quarter

Jun 30 to Aug 8
crn: 10066
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): William Murphy
Live Seat Count: 2 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
FOOTNOTE: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Already Started

Fall 2025 - Quarter

Sep 22 to Dec 12
crn: 20143
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): William Murphy
Live Seat Count: 1 available seats - (3 months ago)
Section notes:
FOOTNOTE: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
Already Started