The Ubuntu Linux Desktop User Guide

Become a Linux Power User With Ubuntu Desktop 21.10 (latest version)

Created by: George Vazquez
System Administrator and Software Developer

What Will I Learn?

• Install Ubuntu Linux in Virtualbox and manage virtual machines
• Become proficient navigating Ubuntu desktop interface
• Managing files and directories using Ubuntu file manager
• Customize Ubuntu desktop interface
• Install Desktop and icon themes
• Update, upgrade, installing and removing packages
• Start applications automatically after login
• Setting default applications
• File and folder permission, sorting and searching files
• Internet and communication using the browser and email client
• Understanding ip configuration in Ubuntu
• Connecting to the network using WIFI and ethernet
• Testing network connectivity (ping, tracerout)
• Connecting to remote network share
• Securing the computer with firewall (gufw)
• User management (adding, removing users)
• Storage management (adding and removing disk)
• Mounting media
• Installing printers and printing documents
• Productivity with LibreOffice: learn how to create word documents, spread sheets and presentations
• Multimedia: play videos, music and manage your photos
• Create periodic backups
• Webcam with cheese
• Record your desktop
• Monitor system resources (cpu, ram, network, storage)
• Learn the basics of bash (Linux commands)
• Create and run bash scripts

Requirements

• No experience required.
• No previous Ubuntu or Linux experience required

Target audience

• This course is intended for all levels, but especially for beginners and intermediate users