APPROACHES TO THE USE OF LINUX-BASED SOFTWARE PRODUCTS IN THE TRAINING OF MILITARY MEDICAL SPECIALISTS
Introduction. The Linux operating system, as an open source system, is an ideal platform for training future information technology specialists, as it gives them the opportunity to understand the basics of their functioning. Moreover, this rapidly developing system already offers complete solutions for building the IT infrastructure of educational institutions and is widely used in this environment. Linux is distributed freely, therefore, it allows the university to reduce the cost of purchasing software, moreover, with the qualified use of Linux, the costs of maintenance and support of the information system can be significantly reduced. Goal. To characterize the use of Linux-based software products in the training of military medical specialists. Results and discussion. The Ministry of Defense has decided to transfer all service computers to the Astra Linux operating system. This is a completely domestic development, its creator is the Moscow company "RusBITech". Currently, licensed Microsoft products are installed on Russian military computers. Previously, Astra Linux became a single operating system for military automated control systems. Astra Linux has been used for several years in automated control systems of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The information system of the National Defense Control Center of the Russian Federation is based on it. The Russian OS is already used today in existing models of weapons and military equipment and in a number of promising developments. It can also run on ARM microprocessors used in tablet computers and smartphones. Conclusion. In practical classes on the study of information technology, instead of previously mastered MS Office application programs, it is advisable to study the capabilities of a word processor, spreadsheet, graphic editor from the LibreOffice office suite for Astra Linux.