Linux

Jennefers · 06-25-2012, 07:13 AM

Hey all!

I am interested in finding out all I can about Linux. My question is how is Linux Network Topology set up. Is this a regular topology i.e. IP (Internet), TCP UDP (Host to Host), HTTP and SMTP (Application). I hope I am asking this correctly.

Jen

acid_kewpie · 06-25-2012, 07:18 AM

Linux will normally TCP/IP yes. You're not going to be on the internet without it really...

Please try to use more informative thread titles in future, thanks.

pixellany · 06-25-2012, 07:37 AM

You say "topology", but the things that you list (UDP, TCP, http, etc.) are protocols. "Topology" refers to how a specific network is interconnected.

confirming what Chris said, Linux uses all of the standard networking protocols.

Jennefers · 06-25-2012, 08:01 AM

Does Linux use the OSI model? (Im brand new to this OS) Also, would anyone know the easiest way to download Debian onto my computer system as a Dual OS?

acid_kewpie · 06-25-2012, 08:10 AM

I would suggest the questions you've asked aren't really good questions for a new user, even a technically experienced one. Servers use TCP/IP, etc... the oeprating system really doesn't matter so you're better off asking different questions. Nothing really specifically "uses" the OSI model. It's a model, it's not a real thing.

you can download yoru distro of choice from distrowatch.org, debian.org, iso.linuxquestions.org etc.