The Ubuntu Linux Desktop User Guide

Post published:16 January, 2022
Post category:StudyBullet-5
Reading time:8 mins read

What you will learn

Install Ubuntu Linux in Virtualbox and manage virtual machines

Become proficient navigating Ubuntu desktop interface

Managing files and directories using Ubuntu file manager

Customize Ubuntu desktop interface

Install Desktop and icon themes

Update, upgrade, installing and removing packages

Start applications automatically after login

Setting default applications

File and folder permission, sorting and searching files

Internet and communication using the browser and email client

Understanding ip configuration in Ubuntu

Connecting to the network using WIFI and ethernet

Testing network connectivity (ping, tracerout)

Connecting to remote network share

Securing the computer with firewall (gufw)

User management (adding, removing users)

Storage management (adding and removing disk)

Mounting media

Installing printers and printing documents

Productivity with LibreOffice: learn how to create word documents, spread sheets and presentations

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Multimedia: play videos, music and manage your photos

Create periodic backups

Webcam with cheese

Record your desktop

Monitor system resources (cpu, ram, network, storage)

Learn the basics of bash (Linux commands)

Create and run bash scripts

Description

I created this course, so students can learn from the amazing world of Ubuntu Linux. In this course you will learn, not only how to do things using the Graphical Interface, but also the Linux Bash.

You will learn how to install and configure Ubuntu Desktop 21.10. Also you will learn the basics of virtualization with Virtualbox. In addition, you will learn how to perform post-installation task like: connecting to the WIFI network, updating packages, installation drivers. Become familiar with the Ubuntu Gnome interface. Setup default application and startup applications. This course contains a whole section on how to customize the default Ubuntu interface. Learn how to navigate the file system and manage files and directories. Navigate the Web with Firefox and email communication with Thunderbird.

You will gain experience in Linux Networking as there’s a full section dedicated to network communication. Learn how to add storage devices, partition and format using disk app. Manage Users. Perform backup and restore lost data to your hard drive. And learn how to monitor system resources.

Finally, The key to learning Ubuntu and Linux in general is to practice what you learn. I strongly advise you to watch the videos and follow by doing in your computer. Also, take the practice quiz at the end of each section.

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