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Choose a Linux Distribution for College
Choose a supported Linux distribution by checking course requirements, hardware, documentation, maintenance, and recovery before installing.
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Set Up Linux Users, Groups, and sudo Safely
Inspect Linux identities, separate daily work from administrative elevation, and verify sudo access without weakening account security.
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Understand Linux Filesystem Permissions
Read Linux ownership and mode bits, explain directory permissions, and practice least-privilege changes in a disposable folder.
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Linux Terminal and Shell Fundamentals
Identify the Linux terminal and shell, navigate paths, quote arguments safely, use local help, and verify command results.
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Install and Update Linux Packages Deliberately
Identify the active Linux package system, inspect one package and transaction, then install or update it with distribution-specific commands and verification.
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Inspect Linux Services, Processes, and Logs
Investigate Linux processes, systemd services, and journal entries with read-only commands before attempting a change.
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Set Up Git, SSH, and Course Toolchains on Linux
Build one course-bounded Linux development environment with verified Git identity, host-specific SSH access, required runtimes, and a reproducible project check.
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Build a Reproducible Linux Setup
Create and test a secret-free Ubuntu 26.04 LTS setup repository with a curated package manifest, selected configuration, bootstrap steps, and read-only verification.
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Native Windows or WSL: How to Choose
Choose native Windows or WSL from course expectations, toolchain, filesystem ownership, editor integration, and support constraints.
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Recover Linux from a Broken Setup
Prepare and rehearse a layered Linux recovery plan without modifying the installed system, then define stop conditions for real repair or reinstallation.