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Ubuntu 20.04 Guide

Ubuntu 20.04 Guide

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This Ubuntu 20.04 guide introduces the new Ubuntu 20.04 and explains how to get this operating system and how to install it on your computer. It also provides you with comprehensive instructions on how to use Ubuntu 20.04.

We include the introduction to command line and bash scripting, followed by things to do after installing Ubuntu 20.04 with the focus on software recommendations for the Ubuntu 20.04 system.

We also provide you with some useful Ubuntu 20.04 tricks and discuss using Ubuntu 20.04 on such devices as Android smartphone and Raspberry Pi.

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a free and open-source Linux distribution based on Debian. In this section, we will explore new features of Ubuntu 20.04.

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Ubuntu 20.04 Tricks and Things you Might not Know

Ubuntu 20.04 Tricks and Things you Might not Know

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This article explores various tips and things you might not know or have not encountered before relevant to Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa.

We will cover here such tricks as:

  • shortcuts for opening terminal on Ubuntu 20.04,
  • starting GUI from command line,
  • extracting a list of users on your Ubuntu 20.04 system,
  • checking software version,
  • enabling Adobe Flash Player on Google Chrome and on Firefox

and much more.

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Things to do after installing Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

Things to do after installing Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux

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After you download and install Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa you may wonder what to do next or how to best customize your Ubuntu 20.04 system to make everything you do as efficient as possible.

This guide helps you to identify things to do after installing Ubuntu 20.04 that are right for your specific needs.

We list below our recommendations and link to other guides that provide you with more detailed instructions on how to achieve a specific system configuration or customization.

If you do not know much about the new Ubuntu 20.04 release, have a look at our Things to know about Ubuntu 20.04 article.

In this guide you will learn:

  • How to customize your Ubuntu 20.04 desktop by, for example, using GNOME shell extensions and the GNOME tweak tool.
  • How to configure your Ubuntu 20.04 system, which will include, enabling automatic login, changing timezone or adding more fonts.
  • How to install software on Ubuntu 20.04 via command line, software manager and snap store.
  • How to take care of your system’s security by regular updates and proper use of firewall or running system backups.
  • How to set up cloud storage such us Dropbox or Google Drive.
  • How to test the connection to external devices, including webcams and microphones.
  • How to set up remote desktop sharing on Ubuntu 20.04 as well as how to share an Ubuntu 20.04 desktop with Windows 10 client.

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Things to install on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa

Things to install on Ubuntu 20.04

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This article explores various software that you can install on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa. There is a variety of things that can be installed on Ubuntu 20.04, hence we have divided all the software into two categories: Ubuntu user and DevOps.

We not only provide you with ideas of what can be installed but also link to tutorials that take you through the installation process.

In this guide you will discover:

  • What software you can install on Ubuntu 20.04 as an every day Ubuntu user
  • What software to install on Ubuntu 20.04 for DevOps

This article will be continuously updated with more things to install on Ubuntu 20.04 so keep checking for updates.

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Gnome Dekstop on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa

The 8 Best Ubuntu Desktop Environments (20.04 Focal Fossa Linux)

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GNOME 3.36 is a default Ubuntu 20.04 desktop environment but this does not stop you to install and use other desktop environments. In fact, you can install a desktop environment with a single command!

Our list of recommended desktops for Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux is complemented with links to instructions on how to install each desktop environment, which we hope will turn out to be a very useful feature of this article.

The screenshots included in this guide will give you the first impression of the desktop environments, which will hopefully help you to find the one that suits you most.

You can also see the desktop section of our Things to Install on Ubuntu 20.04 article for even more options.

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Install Ubuntu from USB - 20.04 Focal Fossa

Ubuntu 20.04 installation from USB

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This article provides you with a detailed description of installing Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa from USB after such bootable USB (also referred to as live USB) had been created.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to download Ubuntu 20.04
  • How to create Bootable USB or DVD
  • How to access Boot Menu and BIOS/UEFI
  • How to boot Ubuntu 20.04 from USB
  • How to try Ubuntu 20.04 before installing
  • How to install Ubuntu 20.04 from USB

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Full Gnome Desktop on Ubuntu 18.04

The 8 Best Ubuntu Desktop Environments (18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux)

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Did you know you could install a desktop environment with a single command?

GNOME 3 is a default Ubuntu 18.04 desktop environment but this does not stop you to install and use some other desktop environments as there are many to choose from.

To make your search for the best Ubuntu desktop environment easier, we choose 8 Ubuntu desktop environments for your consideration. Our list of recommended desktops for Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux is complemented with links to instructions on how to install each desktop environment which we hope will turn out to be a very useful feature of this article.

So have fun and experiment with different desktop environments to find the one that suits you most. Follow the links and navigate to our desktop installation articles to see more screenshots of the Ubuntu desktop that interests you the most.

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Selecting the fastest mirror on Ubuntu 18.04

26 Things To Do After Installing Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux

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The stable LTS version of Ubuntu, Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver, was released on 26th of April 2018. Some of the features of Ubuntu 18.04 include: new default desktop GNOME 3.28, better boot speed, new “minimal installation” option, new default applications, Linux Kernel 4.15 and others.

This guide will list for you some selected things to do after installing Ubuntu 18.04.

Some of the recommendations might not be suitable for everybody, hence use it as a guide only and decide what suits you best according to your user needs.

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Install Ubuntu from USB – 18.04 Bionic Beaver

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Objective

This article focuses on how to boot Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver from USB. A general step by step guide on how to install Ubuntu 18.04 is provided in the article:
How to install Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver.

Operating System and Software Versions

  • Operating System: – Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver

Requirements

  • 64bit architecture computer with hard drive free of personal non-recoverable data. This could be any spare, old, low profile desktop or laptop.
  • Internet connection
  • USB flash drive of minimum 2GB size

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