What is Linux, and What is a Distro?!?

If you often say you hate Linux, but really you don't understand it -- this video (and series) is for you. No Linux knowledge is required, but by the end, you will know enough to have a conversation. And if you stick with us, you could get a certification based on the stuff we're going to cover!

In our first Linux Essentials video, we learn that Linux is actually just the kernel, and a "distribution" or "distro" is software layered on top of the kernel to make an operating system.

This video based on:
LPI Linux Essentials
Objective 1.1 - Linux Evolution and Popular Operating Systems

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[jupiterbahena]

I utilized your videos and read the LPI training and I successfully passed the linux essentials exam on the first try with a 660! Thank you very much! Onto LPIC1 then 2!

[tramellmalone]

I've learned more in the first 5 mins of this video than 10 hr boot camp videos on YouTube. Thanks for the awesome content. Kudos 🤟

[MrMehi-hwmq]

Starting right from scratch. Great explanation as always.

[zjmower]

Thanks for this Shawn! Good stuff, miss your training videos and looking forward to watching the series.

[gregoryjones]

You brake things down very well and its easy to follow great formatting behind good content

[voyagerlivetwitch]

day one of watching all of your Linux Videos <3

[rmcbryde]

Shawn, thanks for putting these videos together! I’m excited to learn more about this as I start a new job at Red Hat later this month! Can’t wait to play with my company issued RHEL machine!

[Yatish]

I rarely write comments (this is something I can work on) but you are brilliant Shawn! Thanks for all the stuff you make.

[andrejjezik]

4:40 my brain after you said "most importantly" was expecting "be kind" :D :D and was so confused... after you haven't said that :D

[jasonlee-tgmd]

Awesome quote, Do what you love and be Kind!

[amanuelyohannes]

I decided to go really slow!! I am going through Linux Essentials for the second time before I go for the Comptia Linux+. I really enjoy this course and I have a long way to go

[Duha_]

Shawn I love the background picture you used ! 6:03

[azmargossian]

Wow! great video, wish I ran into this 5 years ago! Thank you.

[Teachertech]

Planning on taking my cert by mid Feb. Looking forward to this

[joerivandormael]

you sir, deserve way more views! subscribing right now!

[yayow_p]

Amazing, I'm taking the exam in a few days and I'm feeling pretty good.

[NewJohnRefuse]

I am an AWS solutions architect and I feel like if I get the LPI certs it would advance my career by 2X

[____-txnl]

I must say that I have already gone through the Dion training course and this here is much more entertaining. (and even free)
I hope you cover all things, so I can hit the essentials exam.

[hyccuup]

I have a goal to take the test in 24hrs

[perryj]

Hi Shawn; if i need some hands on to practise for the LPI certification or LFCA, what sites can i get some practise hands on, I am a begineer so any advise is good advise