Introduction to Linux
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This presentation walks you through how to install Ubuntu with VirtualBox (so you can't damage your system). It then covers the following:
- What Linux is
- Benefits of using Linux
- About different types (distros) of Linux
- Why we chose Ubuntu
- What package managers and repositories are
- How to install, update, and remove software with apt
- List of resources for help
- List of useful Linux concepts that we will explore at our next GBM