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Introduction to Linux
- Self-paced
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 14 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Subtitles in English
Course details
Syllabus
- Welcome!
- 1. The Linux Foundation
- 2. Linux Philosophy and Concepts
- 3. Linux Basics and System Startup
- 4. Graphical Interface
- 5. System Configuration from the Graphical Interface
- 6. Common Applications
- 7. Command Line Operations
- 8. Finding Linux Documentation
- 9. Processes
- 10. File Operations
- 11. Text Editors
- 12. User Environment
- 13. Manipulating Text
- 14. Network Operations
- 15. The Bash Shell and bash Scripting
- 16. More on Bash Shell Scripting
- 17. Printing
- 18. Local Security Principles
- Final Exam
Prerequisite
None. However, the course does assume familiarity with computers and common software, such as would be had from daily computer use.
Instructors
Jerry Cooperstein
Senior Content Manager
The Linux Foundation
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