Ubuntu Linux

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, working with the desktop environment, as well as the many included programs and features of Ubuntu Linux.

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Introduction

About 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/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