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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:$139.50
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
Seat counts change rapidly, these numbers may not reflect current seat availability.
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
Tuition:$139.50
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
Tuition:$139.50
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
Tuition:$139.50
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
Tuition:$139.50
Already Started
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