Introduction to Linux

Name: Introduction to Linux
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Choose , Install and use a Linux Distribution

Last updated 10/2025

English

What you'll learn

3 sections • 13 lectures • 57m total length

Introduction7:23
Short Introduction about the Linux operating systems. What is Linux ? why you should use Linux ?
Historical Background1:34
Historical Background of the Linux Operating Systems
Different Linux Distributions and how to choose one2:54
This lecture is about the different Linux distributions and how to choose the Linux Distribution that best suits your needs?

How to Install Linux on your computer?3:35
In this video we will learn how to install Linux on your computer: how to make a bootable USB drive and then install it.
Run Basic Programs on Debian Linux: apt4:49
Run Basic Programs on Debian Linux: dpkg4:22
In this video we will learn how to use the dpkg package manager to install any additional programs needed.
Run Basic Programs on Debian Linux: text editors5:55
In this lecture we will learn how to use the most common Linux text editors to edit and modify text files. we will talk about: gedit, vim , nano, visual studio and more
Run Basic Programs on Debian Linux: firefox1:32
Run Basic Programs on Debian Linux: tar7:03
Run Basic Programs on Debian Linux: LibreOffice0:34
This Lecture is about learning how to install and use LibreOffice
Basic Linux Commands: File(s) & Folder(s) Processing Commands12:57
In this Video we will learn about basic linux file and folder processing commands: cp, mv,cd , ls , rm , mkdir ,touch
Basic Linux Commands 24:35
In this video we will learn about other linux commands, to get system level information like: top, lscpu, date ...

This course is an Introduction to Linux. After this course you will be able to:

1. Choose a Linux Distribution suited for your needs

2. Install this Distribution

3. Install and use basic programs on your system

4. Use basic command Line commands

The ideal Student does not require any prerequisites: only the Will to learn more the Linux Operating Systems.

If you care about privacy and taking back control of your computer: Linux is for you!!