Choosing a Linux Distribution

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Free Online Course: Choosing a Linux Distribution provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2-3 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Choosing a Linux Distribution is taught by Scott Simpson.

Overview
  • Learn how Linux distributions differ and how to pick one that suits your needs.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Choosing a Linux distribution
    • Lab setup
    1. Distribution Basics
    • What is a Linux distribution?
    • Distribution history
    • The Linux kernel
    • System management
    • Software management
    • Desktop environments
    • Release models and support
    2. Choosing a Distro
    • Similarities and differences
    • Evaluating your needs
    • Distro hopping
    3. Exploring Debian Linux
    • Exploring Debian Linux
    • Installing Debian Linux
    • Using Debian Linux
    4. Exploring Linux Mint
    • Exploring Linux Mint
    • Installing Linux Mint
    • Using Linux Mint
    5. Exploring Ubuntu Linux
    • Exploring Ubuntu Linux
    • Installing Ubuntu Linux
    • Using Ubuntu Linux
    6. Exploring Fedora Linux
    • Exploring Fedora Linux
    • Installing Fedora Linux
    • Using Fedora Linux
    7. Exploring openSUSE Linux
    • Exploring openSUSE Linux
    • Installing openSUSE Linux
    • Using openSUSE Linux
    8. Exploring Arch Linux
    • Exploring Arch Linux
    • Installing Arch Linux
    • Using Arch Linux
    9. Exploring Alpine Linux
    • Exploring Alpine Linux
    • Installing Alpine Linux
    • Using Alpine Linux
    Conclusion
    • Next steps