Reading notes for Class 04: Installing Ubuntu Linux

1. What is Ubuntu?

• Ubuntu is a desktop Linux operating system that is free and user friendly.

2. Why would you choose to install the LTS version over regular Ubuntu releases?

• Compared to regular Ubuntu release, the LTS version is not released every 6 months and stays supported for longer periods of time (5 years vs 9 months). I would choose the LTS version if I didn't want to upgrade my OS very often and didn't care about getting the newest version of my programs.

3. What is the Ubuntu GNOME Shell?

• Ubuntu GNOME Shell is the graphical display that belongs to to the GNOME desktop environment.

4. How do I install software from the command line?

• Open a terminal window and enter the following apt-get command:

sudo apt-get install //Software Name comes here

References

Haas, J. (2020, December 3). The Complete Beginner's Guide to Ubuntu Linux. https://web.archive.org/web/20220312030901/https://www.lifewire.com/beginners-guide-to-ubuntu-2205722#toc-the-ubuntu-gnome-shell

Things I want to know more about

• Different Ubuntu packages that make the terminal more efficient