Introduction

• Learning Ubuntu desktop
• What you should know
• Introducing Ubuntu desktop

1. Getting Started with Ubuntu Desktop

• Getting Ubuntu desktop
• Native install: Creating an installation disk
• Native install: Install Ubuntu on a PC
• Virtual machine: Installing Ubuntu desktop in VirtualBox
• Virtual machine: Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions

2. Using Ubuntu Desktop

• Exploring the GNOME desktop environment
• Hardware and system settings
• Connecting to an Ethernet network
• Connecting to Wi-Fi
• Pairing a Bluetooth device
• Adding new software
• Updating software

3. Exploring Common Apps and Tasks

• Browsing the web
• Working with files and directories
• Using files on external storage devices
• Accessing shared files on the network
• Working with documents in LibreOffice
• Working with photos
• Playing audio and video
• Backing up data
• Exploring other desktop tools

4. More Advanced Topics

• Adding another user
• Sharing files with other users
• Using the terminal
• The Linux filesystem
• Monitoring system resources

Conclusion

• Next steps