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Ubuntu Linux Tutorials

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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 (04:16)
 About Linux & Free Software (05:02)
 About Ubuntu Linux (03:51)
 Where to Go for Help (05:53)
Ubuntu Linux
 How to Obtain Ubuntu Linux (05:38)
 Downloading Ubuntu Linux Live CD (03:03)
 Checking MD5 Sum & Burning to CDRom (05:05)
Booting LiveCD
 Initial Boot Menu (03:12)
 Default Desktop Environment - GNOME (02:50)
 Examples Folder (03:58)
 Preinstallation Steps (04:22)
 Install LiveCD Pt.1 (04:47)
 Install LiveCD Pt.2 (02:00)
Booting Ubuntu Linux & The GNOME Desktop
 Initial Boot & Login Screen (03:38)
 Exploring the GNOME Desktop (05:58)
 Virtual Desktops (03:29)
Nautilus File Manager
 File Manager Basics (04:11)
 The Home Directory (06:14)
 Emblems, Right Click Menus, Drag & Drop (03:57)
 Nautilus Special Locations (04:59)
 Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Pt.1 (05:03)
 Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Pt.2 (04:47)
 Drives, Case Sensitivity, & Permissions (07:11)
Customization
 Changing the Background (06:21)
 Changing Themes, Adding New Elements (06:15)
 Creating Your Own Theme Pt.1 (04:47)
 Creating Your Own Theme Pt.2 (04:14)
 Customizing Panels & Applets (04:18)
 Changing Font Preferences (03:30)
Menu Detail
 Applications Menu (07:23)
 Places Menu Pt.1 (04:03)
 Places Menu Pt.2 (03:58)
 System Menu (06:15)
Configuration Tools
 System/Preferences Menu Pt.1 (06:03)
 System/Preferences Menu Pt.2 (03:05)
 System/Preferences Menu Pt.3 (04:34)
 System/Preferences Menu Pt.4 (04:23)
 System/Administration Menu Pt.1 (06:55)
 System/Administration Menu Pt.2 (07:21)
Mutimedia Applications
 Legal Issues (05:24)
 Audio Applications (06:45)
 Video, Photo, & Image Editing Applications (06:05)
Productivity Applications
 OpenOffice.org Overview (05:12)
 OpenOffice.org Writer & Calc Pt.1 (04:13)
 OpenOffice.org Writer & Calc Pt.2 (04:22)
 OpenOffice.org Base & Impress (06:13)
 Evolution (06:21)
Adding New Software
 Add/Remove Software Application (05:47)
 Software Sources (06:02)
 Synaptic Package Manager (06:17)
 Easy Ubuntu & Automatix (07:27)
Introduction to the Terminal
 Gnome Terminal Application (05:05)
 Basic Commands Pt.1 (05:54)
 Basic Commands Pt.2 (05:30)
 Applications, System Logs & Apt-Get Pt.1 (04:03)
 Applications, System Logs & Apt-Get Pt.2 (06:20)
 Using Text Editors Pt.1 (05:13)
 Using Text Editors Pt.2 (02:56)
Windows Applications in Linux
 WINE Project (07:23)
 Crossover Office & Cedega (05:09)
Conclusion
 Concluding Thoughts (01:49)
Credits
 About the Author (02:24)


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Tutorial Information / Pricing
Title: Ubuntu Linux
Author: Charles Griffin
SKU: 33743
ISBN: 1-933736-68-2
Duration: 5.5 hrs / 62 Lessons
Compatibility: Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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