Learning Ubuntu Desktop

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