Learning Ubuntu Desktop

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Free Online Course: Learning Ubuntu Desktop provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 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. Learning Ubuntu Desktop is taught by Scott Simpson.

Overview
  • Learn how to install and run Linux on your desktop computer.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • What you should know
    • What this course doesn't cover
    • Introducing Ubuntu
    1. Getting Started with Ubuntu
    • Getting Ubuntu
    • Installing Ubuntu in a virtual machine
    • Creating an Ubuntu installer on Windows
    • Creating an Ubuntu installer on a Mac
    • Installing Ubuntu directly on a computer
    2. Using the GNOME Desktop
    • Exploring the GNOME shell
    • Hardware and system settings
    3. Common Tasks and Actions
    • Connecting to an Ethernet network
    • Connecting to Wi-Fi
    • Browsing the web
    • Working with files and folders
    • Using files on external storage devices
    • Adding new software
    • Updating software
    • Working with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
    • Listening to audio
    • Working with photos
    • Using email
    • Pairing a Bluetooth device
    4. Managing Your Linux Computer
    • Backing up data
    • Adding another user
    • Sharing files with others
    • Accessing shared files on the network
    • Finding out what the system is doing
    5. More Advanced Topics
    • Using the Terminal
    • The Linux folder structure
    Conclusion
    • Next steps