As explained in the textbook, UNIX / Linux initially only provided a command line interface for interaction with the operating system (OS). The introduction of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to UNIX / Linux OS makes it easier to administer a Linux system.
Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:
1. Discuss the primary advantages of GUI over a textual (command-line) interface in Linux system administration.
2. Describe two (2) linux desktop environments and explain how they generally function.
3. Recommend one (1) scenario or situation that demonstrates when each GUI system you described previously (two [2] total scenarios) would be most suitable to install.
4. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
5. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
a. Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Include a reference page. Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Examine the UNIX / Linux shell command line, and command-line utilities.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in operating systems.
· Write clearly and concisely about UNIX / Linux topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Rubric:
| Points: 50 | Assignment 1: Linux GUI | ||||
| Criteria | UnacceptableBelow 60% F | Meets Minimum Expectations60-69% D | Fair70-79% C | Proficient80-89% B | Exemplary90-100% A |
| 1. Discuss the primary advantages of GUI over a textual (command-line) interface in Linux system administration.Weight: 25% | Did not submit or incompletely discussed the primary advantages of GUI over a textual (command-line) interface in Linux system administration. | Insufficiently discussed the primary advantages of GUI over a textual (command-line) interface in Linux system administration. | Partially discussed the primary advantages of GUI over a textual (command-line) interface in Linux system administration. | Satisfactorily discussed the primary advantages of GUI over a textual (command-line) interface in Linux system administration. | Thoroughly discussed the primary advantages of GUI over a textual (command-line) interface in Linux system administration. |
| 2. Describe two (2) Linux desktop environments and explain how they generally function. Weight: 30% | Did not submit or incompletelydescribed two (2) Linux desktop environments and did not submit or incompletelyexplained how they generally function. | Insufficiently described two (2) Linux desktop environments and insufficiently explained how they generally function. | Partially described two (2) Linux desktop environments and partially explained how they generally function. | Satisfactorily described two (2) Linux desktop environments and satisfactorily explained how they generally function. | Thoroughly described two (2) Linux desktop environments and thoroughly explained how they generally function. |
| 3. Recommend one (1) scenario or situation that demonstrates when each GUI system you described previously (two [2] total scenarios) would be most suitable to install.Weight: 30% | Did not submit or incompletely recommended one (1) scenario or situation that demonstrates when each GUI system you described previously (two [2] total scenarios) would be most suitable to install. | Insufficiently recommended one (1) scenario or situation that demonstrates when each GUI system you described previously (two [2] total scenarios) would be most suitable to install. | Partially recommended one (1) scenario or situation that demonstrates when each GUI system you described previously (two [2] total scenarios) would be most suitable to install. | Satisfactorily recommended one (1) scenario or situation that demonstrates when each GUI system you described previously (two [2] total scenarios) would be most suitable to install. | Thoroughly recommended one (1) scenario or situation that demonstrates when each GUI system you described previously (two [2] total scenarios) would be most suitable to install. |
| 5. 3 referencesWeight: 5% | No references provided | Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. | Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. | Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. | Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices. |
| 6. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirementsWeight: 10% | More than 8 errors present | 7-8 errors present | 5-6 errors present | 3-4 errors present | 0-2 errors present |
