Distros, file/directory structure (basics)
Learning outcomes:
- List several distros and explain some differences
- Describe File structure basics and some common directories
- Demonstrate getting help (man pages, web resources, etc)
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- Linux Families
- Visual of the Linux family trees
- Ubuntu Family Tree
- Linux Family Resemblance
- Linux Users
- How to try out Linux
- Distrosea: Click here to try different distros online
- FWebminal:free account needed to try Linux in your browser
- CoCalc: required free login but has some AI help
- Some first commands to try
- Where to go for help
Suggested Activities and Discussion Topics:
- Lab assignment: PDF version (accessible HTML version)
- Activity: Watch this YouTube video and follow along with me
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- Go through This AI generated study guide, what do you think? Did it capture the week materials well? How did you do on the self quiz? Do you know all the vocab used?
- Go through This AI generated briefing document, what do you think? Did it capture the week materials well? Was there anything it missed? Do you know all the vocab used?
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