| Understanding Linux – History, Philosophy, and Architecture |
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| Linux Distributions – Choosing and Installing Your System |
- What is a Linux Distribution
- Understanding Distribution Families: Debian, Red Hat, Arch and Others
- Popular Distributions Explained: Ubuntu, Fedore, Debian, CentOS stream, Arch Linux, Linux Mint
- Choosing the Right Distribution for Your Goals
- Installation Methods: Dual Boot, Virtual Machines, and Bare Metal
- Step-by-Step: Installing Ubuntu (A Beginner's First Install)
- Post-Installation Checklist: Updates, Drivers and Initial Configuration
- Deep Dive: Why Partitioning Matters
- Troubleshooting Your First Install
- Summary
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| Getting Started with the Linux Desktop Environment |
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| Introduction to the Linux Terminal |
- What Is the Terminal? Understanding the Shell and Command Line Interface
- Opening and Using the Terminal
- Understanding the Prompt: User, Host, and Working Directory
- Your First Commands: echo, date, whoami, pwd
- Command Structure: Commands, Options, and Arguments
- Getting Help: man Pages, --help, and info
- Command History and Shortcuts: Arrow Keys, history, and Ctrl Combinations
- Best Practices for Terminal Use
- Summary
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| Navigating the Linux Filesystem |
- The Linux Filesystem Hierarchy: Understanding /, /home, /etc, /var, /bin, and More
- Absolute vs. Relative Paths
- Essential Navigation Commands: ls, cd, pwd
- Understanding Directory Structure and Organization
- Special Directories: . (current), .. (parent), ~ (home)
- Listing Files and Directories: Options for ls (-l, -a, -h)
- Reading File Contents: cat, less, more, head, tail
- Summary
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