Ubuntu Tutorials For Beginners

Ubuntu Tutorials

This is where we keep all the new Ubuntu tutorials while also providing some other useful resources like important links and a list of the most prominent features. The latest release of Ubuntu is version 12.04, codenamed "Precise Pangolin".

Based on Debian, Ubuntu is currently the most popular Linux distribution available. Ubuntu includes a popular application lineup out-of-the-box that can tackle just about any project you're faced with. Ubuntu also features a large amount of applications available through the repository that can be installed through your internet connection.

 

Most Recent Ubuntu Tutorials



7 Steps To Securing Your Linux PC
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Secure LinuxThese seven steps to locking down security on your Linux Desktop may be one of the smartest things you ever did.  Security increasingly becomes more important as we move to global network access.

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Beginners Guide To Ubuntu One Personal Cloud
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Ubuntu OneUbuntu, the leading desktop Linux distribution, has been looking at ways to add value to its offering for a while. The maturing Ubuntu One personal cloud service is just such an enhancement – but is it any good?

 

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Installing Applications in Ubuntu
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Ubuntu ApplicaitonsThere are a number of ways to install applications on the Ubuntu desktop.  You can use the Ubuntu Software Center, apt-get from the command line or download applications from the Internet.

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Efficiently Using the Launcher
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Efficiently Using The Ubuntu LauncherLearning some basic methods to navigate and customize the launcher can make it an efficient tool that is used to complete daily tasks. With several icons located in the launcher, reordering the applications may reduce your time searching for your desired program to execute.

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Multi-Tasking in Ubuntu
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Multi-Tasking in UbuntuUbuntu 12.04 includes a desktop interface that is a strong departure from previous versions.  One of the most striking differences upon logging into the system is the launcher.  The launcher is a vertical bar that, by default, resides along the left side of the screen.  It is similar to the dock in Mac OS X and aims to make your user experience more efficient and intuitive.

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Tips For Running Ubuntu in VirtualBox
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Tips For Running Ubuntu in VirtualboxLike many, I have been intrigued by the Ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin release. While using Ubuntu 12.04 in Virtualbox on my Windows 7 host machine I noticed a few changes to the settings really made a difference.

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Ubuntu 12.04 Beta: Nice Looking Desktop
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Ubuntu 12.04 BetaThe Ubuntu 12.04 LTS is a nice looking desktop, the icons are clean and powerful. There are a lot of nice desktops out there, this has to be one of the better looking ones. It is certainly worth a look.

 

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How To Backup Ubuntu 11.10 Using Déjà Dup
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Backup Ubuntu With Deja DupUbuntu 11.10 comes with a backup application, Deja Dup, installed by default. This tool allows you to backup your Ubuntu system incrementally and automatically. Users can use the same deja dup interface to restore previous backups. In this tutorial and video I'll walk through the process of a simple first backup and restoration on Ubuntu 11.10.

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Login as root on the Ubuntu System
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Login As Root

The Ubuntu system requires you to login as an administrative user to be able to execute commands that only root can execute. However, you can alter the system to allow root to login to perform hours of administration as root. This eliminates the requirement of typing the full path for commands.

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Updating Ubuntu
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Update UbuntuUpdating Ubuntu only takes a few minutes and can protect you against software bugs and security vulnerabilities that have surfaced on your desktop over time.

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How To Create Live USBs
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Creating Live Ubuntu USBsCreating a live USB and using it instead of a CD has many advantages. In this beginners tutorial I will review how to use UNetbootin to create live Ubuntu USBs.

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Ubuntu Software Center For Beginners
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Add/Remove Software From The Ubuntu Software CenterAlthough it's not the only way to add software to your Ubuntu desktop, it is the tool your most likely to use if you're just getting started with the Ubuntu desktop. This Ubuntu video tutorial will explain how to install, remove and check software history from inside the Ubuntu Software Center.

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Add/Remove Software From The Terminal
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Add/Remove Software From The Ubuntu TerminalLearning to use the Ubuntu terminal can be a daunting task for many Ubuntu beginners. I suggest starting out with a simple command that you'll use often such as apt-get. This tutorial and step-by-step video will explain the use of apt-get to install and remove software.

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Customize The Ubuntu Main Menu
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Customize The Ubuntu Main MenuCustomizing the Ubuntu main menu allows new users to access many parts of Ubuntu the normally wouldn't while also providing users with a more appealing custom main menu. A video is included at the end of this Ubuntu tutorial.

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Download and Burn An Ubuntu ISO
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Download and Burn Ubuntu .ISO FileThe first step for most new users coming to the Ubuntu desktop is creating the installation media used to install the operating system. This includes downloading Ubuntu and then burning it to a CD so that you can use it as a live CD or to install Ubuntu on your hard drive.

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The Ubuntu Live CD
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Using the Ubuntu Live CDA quick tutorial and video for absolute beginners just getting used to the Ubuntu live CD and live desktop. This tutorial explains how to run Ubuntu 10.10 on a live CD over the top of Windows without changing the existing installation.

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A Basic Ubuntu 10.10 Installation
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Installation of Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick MeerkatOkay, so you've got an Ubuntu installation CD, tried the Live CD. Ready to take the plunge and install Ubuntu? This Ubuntu installation tutorial includes a step-by-step video that will help new users install Ubuntu and configure options inside of the graphical installer.

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