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.” This guided project will introduce you to the following concepts:

• Linux Software Center
• apt command-line utility
• Batch files
• AppImage
• Tarball

In this Guided Project, you will:

• Write a script file to install and update programs.
• Download and run a self-contained AppImage.
• Install software with a Tarball file.

1.5 hours

Beginner

No download needed

Split-screen video

English

Desktop only

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:

1. Introduction
2. Software Center
3. Advanced Package Tool
4. Optional Activity: Install more applications
5. Write a Batch File
6. AppImage
7. Tarball
8. Optional Activity: More installations

 

Note: This is part of the larger overall course IT Support Specialist. To complete it fully, you will need to complete all of the following courses:

• Google IT Support
• Getting Started with Ubuntu Linux
• Command Line Basics in Linux
• Create IT Diagrams with Lucidchart
• Introduction to Docker: Build Your Own Portfolio Site
• Package Installation in Linux
• Advanced Commands in Linux
• Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps
• Use Bash Scripting on Linux to Execute Common commands
• Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps
• Files and directories in the Linux filesystem