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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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10 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started With Linux
Working with Linux servers is a fun and rewarding career. But for those getting started, the learning process can be a bit of a challenge to navigate. In this video, Jay goes over ten things he wish he knew about Linux when he first started. There’s definitely potential for more, if you’re interested…
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How You Can Easily Swap Linux Kernels with Ubuntu Mainline
Did you know that Ubuntu users have access to a repository containing alternative Linux kernels? With Ubuntu’s “Mainline” kernels (and matching app) you can easily start hopping kernels almost as often as you hop distros.
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Review: GNOME 44 is a Great Release (Mostly)
GNOME 44, the latest release of the popular desktop environment for Linux, was released recently. As always, Learn Linux TV has a full review so you can check out all of its new features. It’s a great release, although one feature in particular completely missed its mark.
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Linux Crash Course – The “man” Command
With the Linux Crash Course series, you’ll learn everything you need to know in order to manage real Linux servers, one video at a time! Each episode is dedicated to one topic, and can be watched in any order. In this episode, we’ll explore the man command!
Thanks to Linode for sponsoring today’s video. Check out their awesome cloud platform and spin up your very own Linux server in the cloud!
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How to Manage OpenStack Private Clouds Episode 6 – Automating Cloud Deployments
OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that enables you to build your very own private cloud that is completely under your control. In this six-part guide, Jay will guide you through the finer points of OpenStack with hands-on examples. In the sixth and final episode, we’ll wrap up the series with a look at how to automate OpenStack with Terraform and Ansible.
Thanks to OpenMetal for sponsoring this series! Check out their awesome OpenStack service here.
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How to create a Ventoy Bootable Flash Drive for Linux Distribution Installation and Testing
Ventoy is a solution that enables you to boot multiple Linux Distribution ISO images from one single flash drive. In this video, Jay gives you some of his thoughts on using Ventoy after finally having a chance to check it out.
Relevant Links
- Check out the flash drive that was used in the video here.
- Check out Linode (Sponsor) and spin up your very own Linux server in the cloud!
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How to Manage OpenStack Private Clouds Episode 5 – Combining OpenStack and OpenShift
OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that enables you to build your very own private cloud that is completely under your control. In this six-part guide, Jay will guide you through the finer points of OpenStack with hands-on examples. In the fifth episode, we’ll combine OpenStack with OpenShift!
Thanks to OpenMetal for sponsoring this series! Check out their OpenStack platform here.
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The 2023 System76 Pangolin is an Awesome 15″ Linux Laptop
Are you looking for a new 15″ Linux laptop? If so, the Pangolin from System76 has recently been refreshed – but is it worth buying? In this video, Jay will review the brand new model and will give you his thoughts on the build quality, new features, and more! By the end of this video, you’ll be able to make an informed decision regarding whether or not the Pangolin is worth your consideration.
Check out the new Pangolin here.
Note: LearnLinuxTV doesn’t earn compensation for any System76 link that’s attached to this product or review.
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How to Manage OpenStack Private Clouds Episode 4 – Building Virtual Networks (Neutron)
OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that enables you to build your very own private cloud that is completely under your control. You can use it to spin up compute instances, set up block and object storage, load balancers, software-defined networking, and more. In this six-part guide, Jay will guide you through the finer points of OpenStack with hands-on examples. In the fourth episode, we’ll take a look at networking-related topics within OpenStack.
Thanks to OpenMetal for sponsoring this series! Check out their OpenStack platform here.
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Linux Crash Course – The zypper Command
The Linux Crash Course goes over the most important Linux commands, skills, and topics to help you become the best Linux Administrator you can be. Each video covers a dedicated topic, and can be watched in any order. In this video, the zypper command is covered.
Thanks to Linode for sponsoring today’s video.
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How to Manage OpenStack Private Clouds Episode 3 – Managing Storage Volumes
OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that enables you to build your very own private cloud that is completely under your control. You can use it to spin up compute instances, set up block and object storage, load balancers, software-defined networking, and more. In this six-part guide, Jay will guide you through the finer points of OpenStack with hands-on examples. In the third episode, we’ll explore Cinder (Storage).
Thanks to OpenMetal for sponsoring this series! Check out their OpenStack platform here.
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Ubuntu Book Authors Live Stream Q & A
This Wednesday, February 15th at 3:00pm EST, Ubuntu book authors Jay LaCroix and Nathan Haines will be join a live stream to chat about their books, and also answer questions. You definitely won’t want to miss this! This session is open to the general public, and no registration (aside from a YouTube account) is required.
Book links:
In addition, there’s going to be a Member/Patron-specific second session right afterwards, at 4:00pm EST. If you’re not already a Patron or Channel member, sign up here.
See you there!
