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My Latest Book is Available Now!
Switching to Linux is one of the best decisions you can make for your computer — but knowing where to start is another matter entirely. This book is your guide through that transition, written by Jay LaCroix, creator of the Learn Linux TV YouTube channel, with over a decade of experience helping people make Linux approachable.
Whether you’re fed up with Windows nudging you toward Microsoft Edge or Apple prompting you to sign in to yet another account, Linux offers a computing experience designed to work for you, not against you. You’ll learn everything you’ll need to know — from understanding what Linux actually is, to choosing a distribution, installing it, and using it confidently day to day.
By the end, you won’t just have Linux running on your computer. You’ll understand it!
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Hands On: The HL15 Homelab Server from 45Homelab
45Homelab, a brand-new division of 45Drives, has just released a new server – one that’s specifically built for use in your homelab! The goal of the HL15 is to offer the self-hosting community a server/chassis that mirrors that quality you’d typically find in enterprise data centers. In this video, Jay will give you his first thoughts after having some time to check it out.
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What’s New in ThinLinc? A Discussion with Pierre Ossman from Cendio
ThinLinc, which was covered on this channel before, is software that enables you to remotely access your infrastructure, or even set up an entire terminal server. In this video, Jay and Pierre discuss the latest release of the software, which includes new branding, new features, and much more!
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Netdata’s Awesome New Feature: Systemd Journal Support Explained!
Netdata, a solution that was covered on the channel in the past, has a brand new ability – support for Systemd’s journal! This enables administrators to better keep track of their servers, making viewing, exploring and analyzing Systemd journal logs easier than before. In this video, Jay will give you an overview of Netdata’s latest innovation!
Video-Specific Links
Previous Netdata Videos
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New to DistroBox? Start Here: Full Beginner’s Tutorial!
What if I told you that you can run AUR packages on Fedora? Or just about any other Linux app that wasn’t meant for your Distro of choice? In this video, we’ll take a look at DistroBox – a very interesting app that lets you easily cross boundaries between distributions. Perhaps most interesting, graphical apps are a breeze!
Video-Specific Links
- DistroBox PPA for older Ubuntu versions
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Linux Process Management Made Easy: Understanding nice and renice
The Linux Crash Course series here on Learn Linux TV teaches you a valuable Linux-related skill in each and every video. You can watch most episodes in any order, and with over 60 entries in this series (and counting) there’s no shortage of Linux Learning! In this episode, Jay will teach you some of the basics of tuning Linux processes with the
niceandrenicecommands.
Thanks to Akamai for sponsoring this video! Support Learn Linux TV by spinning up your very own Linux server on their awesome cloud platform!
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Understanding Variables on the Linux Command-Line
The Linux Crash Course series here on Learn Linux TV teaches you a valuable Linux-related skill in each and every video. You can watch most episodes in any order, and with over 60 entries in this series (and counting) there’s no shortage of Linux Learning! In this episode, Jay will teach you all about shell variables.
Thanks to Akamai for sponsoring this video! Support Learn Linux TV by spinning up your very own Linux server on their awesome cloud platform!
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Your Linux Career: 10 Tips to Make Learning Easier
Linux is a huge platform with a ton of things you can learn, but how exactly do you go about learning it in the first place? What are some common pitfalls you should avoid? How do you balance all the topics you’ll come across? In this video, Jay (a 20+ year Linux veteran and published author) will give you his tips.
Thanks to Akamai for sponsoring this video! Use this link to support Learn Linux TV and start a new account with free starter credit to spin up your very own Linux server!
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What’s the deal with Flatpak? (Linux Crash Course Series)
Linux software packaging has seen some interesting changes lately, especially with the rise of the “universal package”. Flatpak, one of the leading forms of the prominent universal package types has seen some confusion (and sometimes controversy) but in this video, Jay will explain the concept and show you how to manage Flatpaks with the flatpak command.
Thanks to Akamai for sponsoring this video! Check out Akamai’s connected cloud to support Learn Linux TV and get yourself set up with some Linux servers!
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Fedora Workstation 39 – The Most Boring Release Ever – and it’s Great!
Fedora celebrates 20 years in November of 2023, and just a day shy of that amazing milestone version 39 has been released. Fedora 39 features the GNOME 45 desktop, and not much else. In fact, it’s quite boring. But you know what? With this release, that’s a great thing! In this quick review, Jay will take a look at Fedora 39.
Congratulations to the entire team behind Fedora – 20 years of an awesome Linux distro is definitely something to be extremely proud of!
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No GUI? No Problem! How to Quickly Browse the Web in your Linux Terminal
There’s no shortage of cool things you can do right from within your Linux terminal, but did you know you can browse web pages from the command line? While browsing web pages in your terminal won’t look exactly the same as it does in a proper browser, it can be very useful in a pinch. In this video, Jay will show you two ways of browsing the interwebs from your Linux terminal.
Thanks to Akamai for sponsoring this video! Check out Akamai’s connected cloud to support Learn Linux TV and get yourself set up with some Linux servers!
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Kasm Workspaces Simplified: The Essential Guide for New Users
Kasm Workspaces, dubbed “the container streaming platform” enables you to run applications and even entire Linux distributions inside your web browser. This container-based solution can be self-hosted on your own hardware, and its feature set unlocks more potential for homelabs and enterprise alike. In this video, Jay will present an entire getting started guide for Kasm Workspaces, which will cover how to deploy it, manage individual workspaces, and more!
Please note: This video is sponsored by Kasm, but it is NOT a review. This video is a tutorial for those that have already decided to deploy Kasm Workspaces. If you’d like Jay’s opinion on Kasm Workspaces as a product, check out this review which is NOT sponsored by Kasm.
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How I Set Up the Sway Window Manager on Debian 12
Recently, I mentioned that I was switching each of my Linux installs to Debian. But what does that mean for my laptops and desktops? In this video, I’ll show you the Sway window manager implementation I’ve been working on, and where it stands as of now. Plus, I’ll show you how you can set this up for yourself!
Thanks to Akamai for sponsoring this video! Check out Akamai’s cloud platform to spin up your very own Linux server!
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