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Reading Notes for Class 04, Self-Paced Ops 102

Title = The Complete Beginner's Guide to Ubuntu

Objective = The information disclosed in this article is important as it is introducing us to the Ubuntu OS which we will be interacting with in our upcoming labs. Understanding Ubuntu will help to distinguish the advantages/disadvantages of this OS compared to others we will be using further down the road.

Reading Comprehension

  1. What is Ubuntu? Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux operating systems. It's supposedly easy to install and use, and it's free!
  2. Why would you choose to install the LTS version over regular Ubuntu releases? The LTS (long-term support) version of Ubuntu is better for users who don't like to update their OS regularly. The regular Ubuntu releases, however, offer the most up-to-date software and most up-to-date versions of your programs.
  3. What is the Ubuntu GNOME Shell? GNOME is the default desktop environment in Ubuntu that has a powerful search tool for finding all necessary applications and documents. That said, the GNOME shell is the graphical display belonging to the GNOME desktop environment.
  4. How do I install software from the command line? Software can be installed in Ubuntu from the command line by running the following command apt install package_name. (Additional source: 5 Different Ways to Install Software on Ubuntu Linux)

Things I'd Like to Know More About

  • There were some additional methods of installation listed in the additional source I linked above. I'd like to understand when I should be using those methods if we will be using Ubuntu in the future.