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Linux, whats that? The pieces of a Linux system Linux Concepts Distributions Desktop environments Switching to Linux Epilogue Introduction to Linux Aline Abler Aline Abler Linux, whats that? The pieces of a Linux system Linux

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Introduction to Linux

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So you want to use Linux?

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Linux, what does it mean?

◮ A Linux system is a system that uses the Linux Kernel.

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Linux

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GNU/Linux

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System components

◮ Kernel the core of your OS that manages all other programs and your devices ◮ Bootloader a tiny program that runs first when you power your PC and takes care of starting up the kernel ◮ Init system a program that takes care of starting and stopping background tasks ◮ Package manager a program that allows you to install other programs ◮ Graphics framework a basic software that allows other programs to draw stuff on the screen ◮ Shell the program that powers the console

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System components you care about

◮ Desktop Environment and/or Window Manager ◮ Editor ◮ Browser ◮ Mail client

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My system

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Standard Ubuntu system

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vs.

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vs.

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The Unix Philosophy

Do one thing, and do it right

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Package Managers

◮ Your best friend when it comes to dependency management ◮ Installs and removes software ◮ Updates all your programs with one click

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Package Managers

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Refresh

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Upgrade or Install

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Fear not!

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My system (Arch Linux)

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Standard Ubuntu system

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Distributions

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Ubuntu (and forks)

◮ Simplicity and ease of use ◮ Provide a complete package that "just works" ◮ Polished experience

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OpenSUSE

◮ Customisability ◮ Provide a complete package that you can adapt to suit your needs ◮ Focus on free software

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Fedora

◮ Innovation and being on the leading edge ◮ Provide a complete package with all the most recent software ◮ Polished experience with just free software

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Outlook: Arch Linux

◮ Keeping to the bare minimum ◮ Provide just the basics, let the user choose all components ◮ Make a system that is truly yours

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Choose Your Distribution

◮ They may have different puzzle pieces but there’s also a big overlap ◮ Pick whichever sounds cool to you ◮ At the install event, we will help you with whichever choice you make

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Desktop Environments

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Puzzle time

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KDE

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KDE

◮ Rich in features ◮ Very customisable ◮ Similar to Windows UI

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Gnome

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Gnome

◮ Well put together, one experience ◮ Looks great ◮ Extendable through extensions but otherwise not very customisable

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XFCE

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XFCE

◮ Small and fast, good for older PCs ◮ Customisable ◮ Similar to Windows UI

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Tux won’t break your existing OS

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Software

◮ Most popular programs have an alternative for Linux ◮ Check our website for a list of software alternatives on Linux https://files.project21.ch/LinuxDays-Public/16HS_8_software.pdf

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But now... why is Linux so cool?

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Error messages

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Error messages

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Community support instead of expensive hotlines

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Do updates with ease

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Use powerful tools

◮ With comparatively little effort, you can automate tedious tasks ◮ Want to know more? Visit our Console Toolkit courses and the Bash Workshop

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Don’t be afraid, it’s gonna be cool

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Next steps

◮ Try Linux on the demo laptops ◮ Ask us any questions ◮ Come to our Install Events please back up your data first ◮ Join our community ◮ Leave some feedback https://feedback.thealternative.ch/

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Course material

◮ These slides: http://thealternative.ch/index.php?view=knowhow ◮ List of software alternatives on Linux https://files.project21.ch/LinuxDays-Public/16HS_8_software.pdf ◮ Theme by Christian Horea, CC BY

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