Class 04 Reading Assignment: Installing Ubuntu Linux

Simply put, this article describes in detail the installation and use of Ubuntu Linux and this module is titled "Installing Ubuntu Linux". Outside of that, Linux is a vital tool for cybersecurity professionals, especially penetration testers, seeing as how Kali Linux houses most of the tools required for the job. So gaining an understanding of Linux via a user friendly distro will give us a leg up.

1. What is Ubuntu?

   • Ubuntu is a Linux distro based on Debian. It is a lightweight OS that is arguably the easiest step into working with Linux based operating systems.

2. Why would you choose to install the LTS version over regular Ubuntu releases?

   • The LTS(Long Term Support) version will provide technical support for five years. Where as the regular version will only offer support for nine months. This means that with the LTS version there will be less upgrades that are needed for the OS to operate in peak conditions.

3. What is the Ubuntu GNOME Shell?

   • The GNOME shell is the default graphical display for Ubuntu. It is also the name for the OS's application overview screen.

4. How do I install software from the command line?

   • The command to install software from the command line is apt-get.

Things I want to know more about:

* Working in the command line.
* Linux is open source, how would one go about adding to a distro?