Learn Linux Chapter 01 of 40
Series of videos that walk you through what Linux is, how to get it, try it out in Live CD mode, install it as a dual-boot operating system with Windows, and how to use it, including how to set up the most common applications such as email and instant messaging. The benefit of this demonstration video is that it is a real world recording that takes you through all the steps, so you can later follow along to try out Linux yourself as a Live CD. If you decide you want to install Linux as a …
23 Responses to “Learn Linux Chapter 01 of 40”



As soon as I get the time to install Linux, this video series will be incredibly useful. Thank you so much.
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You’re quite welcome…
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Whoa. Out of 40!? I’m burning Knoppix to a CD as we speak
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I’m glad you’re trying Linux.
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i dont want to delete windows how do i dual boot or make a partition for mepis
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That is what my videos are about. Chapter 12 Repartitioning the Hard Drive shows how to partition the hard drive to make room to dual-boot Linux. However, I do suggest you watch all the videos before attempting to install Linux in a dual boot configuration. And of course, back up your data first!
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Just to clarify, this is 40 quick chapters that instruct what Linux is and how to install it and use it. It would be 40 whether it was Knoppix, Ubuntu, PCLOS, etc…
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This series of tutorials might come in quite handy. I’m planning on building a computer in the near future and was thinking of installing and running a Linux OS on it
I have my reasons
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Enjoy – I’d like to build my own computer sometime.
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Thanks for the tutorial but i want on ubuntu 7.04 ..well it is ok
one thing more if u can help me I want to upgrade me ubuntu 7.04 to beryl if u can help me in any way i shall be highly thankfull to u
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Tux is awsome
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wow i look back this comment in embarassment ive got vista , kubuntu and leopard triple booting right now and i must say they are all amazing platforms but my favorite has to be leopard.Thankyou for all your videos you helped more than you’ll ever know!
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I’m an engineering student and want to learn Ubuntu Linux.
Will these set of videos help me?
At the end of the 40th video what will I be capable of doing in Linux?
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Can I get Linux and still use windows on the same PC without downloading VirtualPC? lol
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Yes, it is pretty easy to do, especially with Ubuntu.
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The first 8-10 vids will be helpful for any Linux user, including Ubuntu users. After that, I would suggest looking elsewhere.
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Extreme Great Video’s,Wow I love them.5 Thumbs Up!I am sending all of my soon to be linux noobs over here to watch your wonderful video’s.Your video’s are way better then me trying to explain what linux is to a lot of noobs that I come across because I fix WinDozzze Pc’s for a living & I try to switch as many as I can over to linux or even OSX,& yes I still like windows,I just spend most of my time on(unix based sys)Mepis Linux,Puppy Linux,Dream Linux & PCLinuxOS 2007 KDE / PCLinuxOS 2008 Gnome.
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Yes I agree (sophiehottie, I like them also & OSX Lepoard is my favorite & I am also dual booting OSX leopard by way of (Leo4All/XP) on some of my machines & I love it,Oh & I purchased 5 macs,thats for people that may say your a leech,but not because I have paid for many macs,I just like running XP / OSX / Linux side by side. But linux on over 10 of my machines alongside vista on some & XP/linux on others,But Freevo Linux for (Media Center) Action.
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Tux is cute
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I can’t run ubuntu, or kubuntu, so now I am on Xubuntu
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yea ubuntu the best linux looklike
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Ubuntu is linux, it’s not a look alike…
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yes =) Ubuntu now has options to install from inside of windows. It’s not a virtual machine– you do actually boot into ubuntu when you boot your pc up. The good thing is you have less of a chance to mess up your boot record.
Google a guide for it. “ubuntu windows install”
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