Day One

Difficulty: Beginner
Duration: 6 minutes and 46 seconds
Students: 1,953
Rating: 4.8/5

In this lesson, you will learn how to install a Linux system and connect to it, whether that be on Mac or Windows. You'll also learn how to install Linux from scratch.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what a Linux distribution is, what the most common Linux distributions are, and how to choose the right one for you
  • Learn how to install VirtualBox on Windows and Mac
  • Learn how to install Linux using an image for VirtualBox
  • Understand common issues that may arise with VirtualBox and how to deal with them
  • Learn how to install CentOS from scratch
  • Learn how to connect to a Linux system

Intended Audience

  • Anyone with little to no knowledge of Linux who wants to learn more about the operating system
  • Professionals who want to learn about Linux to enhance their career prospects

Prerequisites

This is a beginner-level lesson so there are no prerequisites, but an interest in Linux and programming knowledge in general would be beneficial.

Resources

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Covered Topics