Introduction to Linux

Overview of Course

1. Installing Linux
2. Package Management and Program Installation Methods
3. Desktop Environments and Configuration
4. Linux Command Line (BASH):
   • Terminals and Shells
   • System Navigation
   • Directories and File Manipulation
   • Users, Permissions, and Ownership
   • Command Usage, Redirection, and Pipelines
   • Processes
5. Text Editing:
   • Vim
   • Emacs

Delivery of Content

Throughout this course, hands-on demonstrations and tutorials will be used (especially for the latter parts of the course).

Required Resources

In order to take part in this course, a computer with Linux as the operating system is needed. If you do not have such a machine, then please refer to the Laptop Procurement page where such a laptop (refurbished) can be procured and set up with Fedora Linux for the duration of the course or for permanent ownership.