Choosing a Linux Distribution

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Scott Simpson

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[1] Introduction

[1] Choosing a Linux distribution.mp4

01:27

[2] Lab setup.mp4

04:24

[2] 1. Distribution Basics

[1] What is a Linux distribution.mp4

04:17

[2] Distribution history.mp4

04:15

[3] The Linux kernel.mp4

03:33

[4] System management.mp4

03:31

[5] Software management.mp4

05:02

[6] Desktop environments.mp4

06:01

[7] Release models and support.mp4

07:04

[3] 2. Choosing a Distro

[1] Similarities and differences.mp4

03:45

[2] Evaluating your needs.mp4

09:50

[3] Distro hopping.mp4

03:26

[4] 3. Exploring Debian Linux

[1] Exploring Debian Linux.mp4

02:11

[2] Installing Debian Linux.mp4

05:58

[3] Using Debian Linux.mp4

11:37

[5] 4. Exploring Linux Mint

[1] Exploring Linux Mint.mp4

01:51

[2] Installing Linux Mint.mp4

04:28

[3] Using Linux Mint.mp4

08:39

[6] 5. Exploring Ubuntu Linux

[1] Exploring Ubuntu Linux.mp4

02:17

[2] Installing Ubuntu Linux.mp4

03:39

[3] Using Ubuntu Linux.mp4

08:01

[7] 6. Exploring Fedora Linux

[1] Exploring Fedora Linux.mp4

03:31

[2] Installing Fedora Linux.mp4

03:59

[3] Using Fedora Linux.mp4

05:57

[8] 7. Exploring openSUSE Linux

[1] Exploring openSUSE Linux.mp4

01:58

[2] Installing openSUSE Linux.mp4

05:45

[3] Using openSUSE Linux.mp4

04:57

[9] 8. Exploring Arch Linux

[1] Exploring Arch Linux.mp4

03:17

[2] Installing Arch Linux.mp4

06:18

[3] Using Arch Linux.mp4

04:46

[10] 9. Exploring Alpine Linux

[1] Exploring Alpine Linux.mp4

05:00

[2] Installing Alpine Linux.mp4

08:23

[3] Using Alpine Linux.mp4

06:11

[11] Conclusion

[1] Next steps.mp4

01:07

Description

Linux distributions provide a set of tools and decisions about how a Linux system should operate. There are thousands of Linux distros out there, and choosing one to use can be overwhelming. In this course, Scott Simpson surveys the differences between distributions and demonstrates the basic installation and usage of a variety of popular distributions. He shows you the differences between package managers, system managers, release models, and the intended audiences for these distributions.

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I write and record video courses on Linux, Open Source, and IT topics. As an educational content producer and author with a strong technology background, I enjoy using my experience to teach others and to advance my own learning with technical projects. I strive to speak to beginner, intermediate, and advanced audiences in an engaging and informative way.

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