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Introduction to Linux

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Overview

Never learned Linux? Want a refresh? Develop a good working knowledge of Linux using both the graphical interface and command line across the major Linux distribution families.

What you'll learn

  • A good working knowledge of Linux
  • How to navigate through major Linux distributions
  • System configurations and graphical interface of Linux
  • Basic command line operations
  • Common applications of Linux

Syllabus 20

  1. Welcome!
  2. 1. The Linux Foundation
  3. 2. Linux Philosophy and Concepts
  4. 3. Linux Basics and System Startup
  5. 4. Graphical Interface
  6. 5. System Configuration from the Graphical Interface
  7. 6. Common Applications
  8. 7. Command Line Operations
  9. 8. Finding Linux Documentation
  10. 9. Processes
  11. 10. File Operations
  12. 11. Text Editors
  13. 12. User Environment
  14. 13. Manipulating Text
  15. 14. Network Operations
  16. 15. The Bash Shell and bash Scripting
  17. 16. More on Bash Shell Scripting
  18. 17. Printing
  19. 18. Local Security Principles
  20. Final Exam

Skills you'll practise

Mainframe ComputingLinuxSupercomputingGraphical User InterfaceAndroid (Operating System)Command-Line InterfaceLinux Distribution

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • 904,370 learners have taken it, so help and notes are easy to find.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (20 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $209). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

None. However, the course does assume familiarity with computers and common software, such as would be had from daily computer use.

Taught by

  • Jerry CoopersteinSenior Content Manager

The Linux Foundation is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (82/100). The people behind Linux and Kubernetes.

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