Author: Charles Griffin
Number of Lessons: 63
Training Duration: 5.5 hours
Ubuntu Linux is a free, general-purpose operating system for the PC desktop that often rivals Microsoft Windows and Macintosh OS for ease of use, security, and freedom from restrictions. Since its founding a few years ago, Ubuntu Linux has become extremely popular and has helped popularize free and open source software. This step-by-step beginner's course to Ubuntu Linux is designed to guide a user with no previous linux experience. This course, presented by VTC author Chess Griffin, also the host of "Linux Reality," a popular podcast for new Linux users, starts at the absolute beginning. Including an explanation of what Linux is, how to obtain a free copy of Ubuntu Linux, and how to boot the "live" CD to test Ubuntu Linux. You will learn configuration, customization, adding software to the system, and working with the desktop environment. As well as the many included programs and features of Ubuntu Linux.
Lessons covered on this Video Training CD Include:
IntroductionAbout this course About Linux & Free Software About Ubuntu Linux Where to Go for Help
Ubuntu Linux How to Obtain Ubuntu Linux Downloading Ubuntu Linux Live CD Checking MD5 Sum & Burning to CDRom
Booting LiveCD Initial Boot Menu Default Desktop Environment - GNOME Examples Folder Preinstallation Steps Install LiveCD Pt.1 Install LiveCD Pt.2
Booting Ubuntu Linux & The GNOME Desktop Initial Boot & Login Screen Exploring the GNOME Desktop Virtual Desktops
Nautilus File Manager File Manager Basics The Home Directory Emblems, Right Click Menus, Drag & Drop Nautilus Special Locations Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Pt.1 Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Pt.2 Drives, Case Sensitivity, & Permissions
Customization Changing the Background Changing Themes, Adding New Elements Creating Your Own Theme Pt.1 Creating Your Own Theme Pt.2 Customizing Panels & Applets Changing Font Preferences
Menu Detail Applications Menu Places Menu Pt.1 Places Menu Pt.2 System Menu
Configuration Tools System/Preferences Menu Pt.1 System/Preferences Menu Pt.2 System/Preferences Menu Pt.3 System/Preferences Menu Pt.4 System/Preferences Menu Pt.5 System/Administration Menu Pt.1 System/Administration Menu Pt.2
Mutimedia Applications Legal Issues Audio Applications Video, Photo, & Image Editing Applications
Productivity Applications OpenOffice.org Overview OpenOffice.org Writer & Calc Pt.1 OpenOffice.org Writer & Calc Pt.2 OpenOffice.org Base & Impress Evolution
Adding New Software Add/Remove Software Application Software Sources Synaptic Package Manager Easy Ubuntu & Automatix
Introduction to the Terminal Gnome Terminal Application Basic Commands Pt.1 Basic Commands Pt.2 Applications, System Logs & Apt-Get Pt.1 Applications, System Logs & Apt-Get Pt.2 Using Text Editors Pt.1 Using Text Editors Pt.2
Windows Applications in Linux WINE Project Crossover Office & Cedega
Conclusion Concluding Thoughts
Credits About the Author
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