In this one-hour, project-based course, you'll learn several ways to install and update applications in Linux. These include the Software Center, apt, AppImage and something called a "tarball."
Package Installation in Linux
Taught in English
Instructor: Edward Falzon
Sponsored by FutureX
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What you'll learn
Write a script file to install and update programs.
Download and run a self-contained AppImage.
Install software with a Tarball file.
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Introduction
Software Center
Advanced Package Tool
Optional Activity: Install more applications
Write a Batch File
AppImage
Tarball
Optional Activity: More installations
Recommended experience
No experience required. This guided project is appropriate for beginners. It may help to do "Getting Started with Ubuntu Linux" first.
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Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
Expert guidance
Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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