Pragmatic AI Labs

Linux Desktop From Zero

Pragmatic AI Labs

Linux Desktop From Zero

This course is part of Rust for Data Engineering Specialization

Noah Gift
Liam Parker

Instructors: Noah Gift

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Install Kubuntu on a Framework Laptop from a flashed USB and complete first-boot setup including partitioning and user accounts

  • Configure System Settings end-to-end — display scaling, multi-monitor, user accounts and sudo, software installation via Discover and apt

  • Customize the KDE Plasma desktop with global themes, widgets, virtual desktops, Activities, KRunner, keyboard shortcuts, and workspace effects

  • Use the terminal for navigation, file operations, user and group management, system monitoring with top/htop/journalctl, and basic troubleshooting

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