Ubuntu: Getting Started

Ubuntu 14.04    |    Beginner
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Ubuntu is a popular and powerful variant in the Linux universe. Discover how install, configure, and update your Ubuntu Desktop.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Configure a virtual machine using a dvd image of ubuntu
    Install ubuntu in a virtual machine
    Configure ubuntu 14.04 with virtual guest additions
    Choose a variant of ubuntu with emphasis on kubuntu, lubuntu, and xubuntu
    Install, remove, and navigate software packages using the ubuntu software center
    Use apt to install, update, remove, and search for software packages in ubuntu
  • Search with the unity dash feature in ubuntu and change its privacy setting
    Enable and navigate with virtual workspaces in ubuntu
    Configure the background appearance, brightness & lock settings, and the unity tweak tool in ubuntu
    Configure the security and privacy-related settings from the system settings
    Enable backups using the built-in backup tool

IN THIS COURSE

  • 4m 41s
    Learn how to configure a virtual machine using a DVD image of Ubuntu. FREE ACCESS
  • 8m 25s
    During this video, you will learn how to install Ubuntu on a virtual machine. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Ubuntu with VirtualBox Guest Additions
    4m 45s
    In this video, you will learn how to configure Ubuntu 14.04 with Virtual Guest Additions. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Introduction to Kubuntu, Lubuntu, and Xubuntu
    4m 43s
    In this video, you will choose a variant of Ubuntu with an emphasis on Kubuntu, Lubuntu, and Xubuntu. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Introduction to the Ubuntu Software Center
    3m 48s
    In this video, you will learn how to install, remove, and navigate software packages using the Ubuntu Software Center. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  APT Software Package Manager
    7m 34s
    During this video, you will learn how to use APT to install, update, remove, and search for software packages in Ubuntu. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Desktop Search with Unity Dash
    3m 27s
    During this video, you will learn how to search with the Unity Dash feature in Ubuntu and change its privacy settings. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Navigating Workspaces
    3m 55s
    In this video, find out how to enable and navigate with virtual workspaces in Ubuntu. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Setting Appearance and Brightness & Lock
    5m 18s
    During this video, you will learn how to configure the background appearance, brightness and lock settings, and the Unity Tweak tool in Ubuntu. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Introduction to Security & Privacy
    5m 12s
    Find out how to configure the security and privacy-related settings from the System Settings menu. FREE ACCESS
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    11.  Introduction to Backups
    4m 35s
    In this video, learn how to enable backups using the built-in backup tool. FREE ACCESS

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