Lesson 1: Ubuntu Resources

Ubuntu Linux Resources

You may have heard that you need to be a computer expert to use Linux. Luckily, it's not true! There are several types of Linux that are designed to be as easy to use as possible, and Ubuntu is one of the most popular ones. If you've ever used an operating system like Windows, you'll be able to learn Ubuntu. Best of all, it's free. Check out the resources below, and before you know it you'll be using Ubuntu like a pro!

Videos

Before you start using Ubuntu, check out these videos to get an idea of how it works. The videos will familiarize you with the look and feel of Ubuntu, and they'll give you valuable tips for using it.

Getting Started

Once you're ready to start using Ubuntu, you can go to Ubuntu.com to download it. The resources below are good places to start. They'll show you the absolute basics, as well as many other skills.

Free E-Books

If you'd like to go more in-depth with Ubuntu, you may want to download an e-book. An e-book can be read on a computer, e-reader, tablet, or smartphone.