Learning GNU/Linux

Introduction to GNU/Linux

  • What is GNU/Linux?
  • History and evolution of the system
  • Philosophy of free software and the GNU movement
  • Advantages and disadvantages of GNU/Linux

GNU/Linux Distributions

  • What is a distribution?
  • The most popular distributions (Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, etc.)
  • How to choose the right distribution for you
  • Differences between distributions for servers, desktops, and embedded systems

Installing GNU/Linux

  • System requirements
  • Preparing the environment (bootable USB, virtualization, etc.)
  • Step-by-step installation process
  • Troubleshooting common installation issues

Getting Started with GNU/Linux

  • Desktop environments and their variants (GNOME, KDE, Xfce, etc.)
  • The terminal: introduction and first commands
  • File and permission management
  • Software installation (package managers: APT, DNF, Pacman)

Command Line Navigation

  • Essential commands for system administration
  • Directory structure in GNU/Linux
  • Pipes and redirections
  • Bash and other command interpreters

System Management

  • Users and permissions
  • Process and service management (systemd)
  • System monitoring: CPU, memory, disk
  • Hardware configuration and drivers

Networking in GNU/Linux

  • Network configuration (interfaces, IP, DNS)
  • Using networking tools (ping, traceroute, netstat, etc.)
  • Configuring SSH for remote access
  • Setting up a basic web server (Apache, Nginx)

Security in GNU/Linux

  • Basic security principles
  • Using firewalls (iptables, ufw)
  • Permission and authentication configuration
  • Updating and maintaining a secure system

Automation and Scripting

  • Introduction to Bash scripting
  • Automating tasks with cron
  • Examples of useful scripts for system administration
  • Introduction to advanced scripting languages (Python, Perl)

Advanced System Administration

  • Disk and partition management (LVM, RAID)
  • Backups and system recovery
  • Virtualization in GNU/Linux (KVM, VirtualBox, Docker)
  • Server and service administration (mail, databases, etc.)

System Customization and Optimization

  • Performance optimization
  • Themes and customization of the desktop environment
  • Kernel tuning and compilation
  • Tips for efficient resource usage

Free Software and Applications in GNU/Linux

  • Essential applications for office, multimedia, and programming
  • Development tools and programming environments
  • Gaming on GNU/Linux: support for games and Steam
  • Free alternatives to proprietary software

Contributing to the GNU/Linux Community

  • How to report bugs and suggest improvements
  • Participating in open source projects
  • Contributing to the development of the Linux kernel
  • Community resources (forums, mailing lists, etc.)