Choosing a Linux Distribution

Learn how Linux distributions differ and how to pick one that suits your needs.

Introduction

• Choosing a Linux distribution
• Lab setup

1. Distribution Basics

• What is a Linux distribution?
• Distribution history
• The Linux kernel
• System management
• Software management
• Desktop environments
• Release models and support

2. Choosing a Distro

• Similarities and differences
• Evaluating your needs
• Distro hopping

3. Exploring Debian Linux

• Exploring Debian Linux
• Installing Debian Linux
• Using Debian Linux

4. Exploring Linux Mint

• Exploring Linux Mint
• Installing Linux Mint
• Using Linux Mint

5. Exploring Ubuntu Linux

• Exploring Ubuntu Linux
• Installing Ubuntu Linux
• Using Ubuntu Linux

6. Exploring Fedora Linux

• Exploring Fedora Linux
• Installing Fedora Linux
• Using Fedora Linux

7. Exploring openSUSE Linux

• Exploring openSUSE Linux
• Installing openSUSE Linux
• Using openSUSE Linux

8. Exploring Arch Linux

• Exploring Arch Linux
• Installing Arch Linux
• Using Arch Linux

9. Exploring Alpine Linux

• Exploring Alpine Linux
• Installing Alpine Linux
• Using Alpine Linux

Conclusion

• Next steps