Windows Users guide to Linux

Name: Windows Users guide to Linux
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Learn Linux desktop and server basics.

Created byRusty Yonkers

Last updated 5/2018

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What you'll learn

Understand what a Linux distro is, and the primary differences between them.
Know how to install a basic Linux installation
Know how to set up Linux to start in either graphical or text mode
Understand the Linux file system and how to set up multiple drive spaces
Learn basic command line tools to manage the file system
Learn how to create and edit text files
Know about output redirection
Know how to list, set, and change standard file permissions
Learn how to manage root access to the system
Learn how to install software

Course content

7 sections • 26 lectures • 2h 48m total length

Introduction2:42
Learn Linux from a desktop perspective, mastering installing, file system basics, and the command line with vi, while comparing it to Windows and Mac OS.
HIstory of Linux5:10
Trace the evolution from mainframe computing to a free, open source Linux kernel led by Linus Torvalds, with open source distros and wide Linux adoption in servers and devices.

Understanding the file system7:37
Explore how Linux uses a single root file system starting at the root directory, replaces drive letters, and organizes user files under /home with case-sensitive file and directory names.
Using Nemo to manage files3:59
Navigating the file system on the command line9:45
Master navigating the Linux file system from the command line with ls, cd, and pwd; use man pages, tab completion, and safe file operations (cp, mv, rm, mkdir) with sudo.
Understanding file system permissions9:22

Adding users and groups with the GUI tools2:40
Manage Linux users and groups with GUI tools, adding users (full name, username), setting initial passwords, and assigning groups, noting lower case names and GNOME system tools.
Adding users at the command line5:37
Adding groups at the command line1:51
Learn to add, delete, and list groups with the group command, verify with /etc/group, and add users using usermod -a -G, noting -a appends and -g changes primary.

Atomicsupergeek vi quick guide0:06
Bonus - Viewing text files11:03
This is a bonus lecture that is from the upcoming course on Essential Linux Skills that I am currently working on. It goes over use of a number of utilities for working with text files on the command line.
Bonus - Using tmux to power charge your terminal session15:20
You use terminal sessions to get to remote Linux servers. Sometimes these connections are dicey. Other times you might start something and want to move your computer somewhere else without stopping what is going on. Or you might want multiple prompts and screens to work at on the same machine. The tmux utility is the tool for this. This lesson will show you how to use tmux to find a lot more power in using terminal sessions.
Bonus - Using the Linux passwd command13:20
Bonus - Redirecting output6:08
Bonus - Connecting to remote servers from Windows11:17
Bonus - Running graphical Linux programs remotely from Windows12:48

Requirements

You should be have a solid basic understanding of computers.

Description

This is an introductory course in Linux. In this course you will learn where to get Linux, how to install it, and how to use it. The class focuses on learning how to use the Linux desktop to encourage you to start using it for day to day work. You will also learn some of the basics that you need for supporting Linux servers as well.

Learning to use Linux for day to day use will help you become very comfortable with it so that you will find Linux fun, and also see the power of it. You will also build the solid foundation that you need to build on for becoming an incredible Linux system administrator too.

Who this course is for:

Anyone that wants to learn the basics of Linux.
Anyone that wants to be a network or systems administrator in a company.
Anyone wanting to get into the IT field.
Anyone that will need to use a Linux or Unix computer for programs they write.
Windows administrators that find themselves needing to manage Linux systems.

Windows Users guide to Linux

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 8min

Choosing a Linux distro and installing3 lectures • 20min

Using your Linux workstation4 lectures • 17min

The Linux file system4 lectures • 31min

Viewing and editing text files3 lectures • 13min

Adding users and groups3 lectures • 10min

Bonus Material7 lectures • 1hr 10min

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