introduction to ubuntu
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Introduction to Ubuntu (Linux for Human Beings)TRANSCRIPT
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ABOUT UBUNTU
Introducing UbuntuIntroducing Ubuntu
Getting to Grips with the DesktopGetting to Grips with the Desktop
Users and the FilesystemUsers and the Filesystem
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INTRODUCING INTRODUCING UBUNTUUBUNTU
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What is Ubuntu?
A freely available Linux based operating system
Open source alternative for Windows
“Ubuntu” is derived from an African word meaning “humanity to others”.
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Why use Ubuntu?
Easy to use
Stable and secure
Can run many applications
Multi-tasking
No need for drivers
From super computer to handheld
ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!
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Programs with Ubuntu
Mozilla Firefox (internet explorer)
Pidgin (instant messaging)
Rhythmbox (music player)
Totem (video player)
OpenOffice.org (office suite)
GIMP (image-editing)
NOTE: All of these programs are installed by default and are all free of charge.
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Ubuntu Recent Releases
Release Nickname Updated Until
8.04 Hardy Heron April 2011
8.10 Intrepid Ibex April 2010
9.04 Jaunty Jackalope October 2010
9.10 Karmic Koala October 2011
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Review Questions
1.What does the word ”Ubuntu” mean?
Humanity to others
A matter for discussion
Super cool
You are my master
2.What is the office suite for Ubuntu?
MS Office
OpenOffice.org
StarOffice
Ubuntu Office
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Review Questions
3.What is the nickname for Ubuntu v8.10?
Hardy Heron
Intrepid Ibex
Jaunty Jackalope
Karmic Koala
4.What is the nickname for Ubuntu v9.04?
Hardy Heron
Intrepid Ibex
Jaunty Jackalope
Karmic Koala
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Review Questions
5.What is the nickname for Ubuntu v8.04?
Hardy Heron
Intrepid Ibex
Jaunty Jackalope
Karmic Koala
6.What is the nickname for Ubuntu v9.10?
Hardy Heron
Intrepid Ibex
Jaunty Jackalope
Karmic Koala
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GETTING TO GRIPSGETTING TO GRIPSWITH THEWITH THEDESKTOPDESKTOP
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The Desktop
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Panels
TopPanel
BottomPanel
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Panels
To add a new panel: Right-click >> New Panel
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Panels
To delete a panel: Right-click >> Delete This Panel
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Main Menus
Applications Places System
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Applications Menu
Equivalent to Windows' Programs menu.
Where you will find the installed programs in your computer.
To install new programs (free), go to Applications >> Add/Remove
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Places Menu
Equivalent to Windows' My Documents menu.
Quick access to your folders, bookmarks and mounted drives.
Where you can search for files.
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System Menu
Preferences Equivalent to
Windows' Display Properties.
Where you can personalize the look and feel of your desktop.
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System Menu
To change desktop wallpaper or theme: System >> Preferences >> Appearance
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System Menu
Administration Equivalent to
Windows' Control Panel.
Where you can edit your system configuration. Printing Update Manager Users and Groups
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System Menu
To add printer: System >> Administration >> Printing
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System Menu
To install updates: System >>
Administration >> Update Manager
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System Menu
To add another user: System >>
Administration >> Users and Groups
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Icons and Applets
Quick launch icons for the web browser, email clients, help system and other applets
Time/date display, notification area (such as available updates and network connection)
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Icons and Applets
To add an applet: Right-click >> Add to Panel
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Icons and Applets
To add application icons to the panel: Right-click on the application >> Add this launcher
to panel
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Icons and Applets
Shutting Down Click the icon located
at the rightmost corner of the top panel
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Virtual desktops
Workspaces you can toggle in between. Switching between virtual desktops:
Ctrl + Alt Click the boxes at the Bottom panel
Adding virtual desktops Right-click >> Preferences
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Review Questions
1.Where will you go if you want to install an application?
Applications > Office
Applications > Add/Remove
System > Preferences
System > Administration
2.This is equivalent to Windows' My Documents menu.
Applications menu
Places menu
System menu
Icons and applets
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3.Where will you go if you want to change your desktop appearance?
Applications > Office Applications >
Add/Remove System > Preferences System > Administration
4.Where will you go if you want to add users?
Applications > Office Applications >
Add/Remove System > Preferences System > Administration
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Review Questions
5.These are workspaces you can toggle in between. Icons and applets Virtual desktops Main menus Trash bin
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USERS AND THEUSERS AND THEFILESYSTEMFILESYSTEM
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Nautilus: An Overview
The file browsing program with Ubuntu Similar with Windows Explorer (NOT Internet
explorer) when you open My Computer Just open any folder in Ubuntu and you begin
working with Nautilus
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The Nautilus Window
Toolbar
Location bar(Button mode)
Side Pane
Bookmarks
Zoom Controls
ViewSelector
FileArea
StatusBar
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How Ubuntu handles files
File and folder names To rename: Right-click >> Rename Case sensitive You can use any characters and symbols except
forward slash (/)
The Home folder The user's personal folder
Mounting/unmounting Right-click >> Unmount Volume
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Day-to-day file management
Creating a new folder File >> Create Folder
Copying and moving files Copy and Paste Cut and Paste
Adding bookmarks Drag the folder to the bookmarks list in the Side
Pane.
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Review Questions
1.This is the file browsing program in Ubuntu.
Nautilus
Netscape
Navigator
Netizen
2.The user's personal folder is called ___.
My Documents folder
Personal folder
My Own folder
Home folder
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Review Questions
3.In Nautilus, where will you go to create a new folder?
File menu
Edit menu
View menu
Go menu
4.How do you unmount or eject your USB flash disk from the computer?
Right-click > Eject volume
Right-click > Safely remove
Simply pull the USB
Right-click > Unmount volume
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Exercises
Create your own folder in the Documents folder with your first name initial, middle initial and surname as folder name (e.g. cmmevangelista).
Create a bookmark for your folder.
Change the desktop wallpaper to space-03 and change the theme to Clearlooks.
Add the Character Palette to the top panel.
Create a desktop shortcut for OpenOffice.org Word Processor, OpenOffice.org Spreadsheet and OpenOffice.org Presentation.
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To be continued...
FOR TOMORROW:
OPENOFFICE WRITER