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One of the hardest things to decide when you're ready to leap into the world of Linux is with which distribution to start. To make sure that you're working with exactly what this course is working with, this lesson begins by looking at the system requirements for Fedora Linux, Red Hat's free offering. From there, you'll download this distribution, or purchase preburned CDs from one of the inexpensive places online that provides them, and then you'll get down to the really fun part: installation. Lesson 3: A desktop tour In this lesson, you'll take a formal tour of the features, programs, and tricks of working with Fedora on the desktop. You'll be amazed to discover just how much software comes with it by default. So sit back, relax, and get ready for a voyage of discovery. Lesson 4: Introduction to system administration When you're the person in charge of your own machine, you are its system administrator. You don't need to run out and get a Ph.D. in Computer Science, but there are some important things you'll find useful to have in your mental toolbox when it comes to keeping your Linux machine healthy and happy, along with finding your way around it so you don't have to lose too much hair in the process. In this lesson, you'll earn some basic Linux system administration concepts, and then build upon that to help you feel more confident with your new Linux box. Lesson 5: Updating and adding software One of the fun things about using computers is adding and playing with new software. Along with this (usually) enjoyable experience, there are some responsibilities you need to keep in mind when running your Linux system -- or any computer for that matter. You need to keep your system up to date. No matter which platform you're using, there will be security and bug fixes available. Keeping your system up to date protects it from the latest nasty stuff released. Don't assume that you're invulnerable because you're using Linux! Lesson 6: Setting up Internet services Although interest in Linux as a desktop operating system is growing, its claim to fame is still in the server space, where it's earned a reputation for both stability and security. Because so many people want to learn Linux so they can set up their own servers, it would be remiss to skip over this important skill! Keep in mind that while this lesson will show you how to set up a basic Web and FTP server (along with tweaking your security settings to allow traffic to come in and out), entire courses can easily be written on each of these topics. Popularity: 14% [?] No Comments »No comments yet. RSS feed for comments on this post. Leave a commentYou must be logged in to post a comment. Powered by WordPress |
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