Introduction to Linux Administration
Lab 2 - chkconfig

Due Date: Wednesday, May 4th
Points : 25

1.Using chkconfig, determine which processes are currently active on your system.

2.For each service, write a small paragraph describing the purpose of the process.

3.Determine which processes you feel are necessary if you are going to use Linux as an ordinary desktop machine. Write a paragraph detailing why you do (or do not) decide that you need a certain process. In other words, give a good justification to your answer.

4.For the purpose of this assignment, do not concern yourself with the xinet.d srevices.

5.Your report must be written using Open Office. You will need to e-mail your report to me by noon on Wednesday.

6.You are to work with your lab partner. (I.e., the other person in your row.)