administration

Install Ubuntu 16.04 MATE or Ubuntu 18.04 On Raspberry Pi

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Objective

Install Ubuntu 16.04 MATE or Ubuntu 18.04 on a Raspberry Pi 3

Distributions

You can do this from any Linux distribution.

Requirements

A working Linux install with root privileges, a Raspberry Pi 3, A compatible Pi charger, a MicroSD card, and a compatible card reader for your computer. You’ll also need separate peripherals for the Pi.

Conventions

  • # – requires given linux commands to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
  • $ – given linux commands to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Introduction

Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution, and the Raspberry Pi is easily the most popular single board computer… ever. So, it seems like a perfect match, right?

While setting up Ubuntu on the Raspberry Pi is easy, there isn’t an official Ubuntu desktop image for the Pi. Actually, the only official image for the Pi is the IoT focused Ubuntu Core. That’s probably not the version of Ubuntu that you’re thinking about for your Raspberry Pi projects, though.

Instead, there are a couple of options to get a more traditional Ubuntu experience on your Raspberry Pi.

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How to restart network on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux

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Objective

The following article will describe various ways how to restart network from command line as well as from Graphical User Interface (GUI) on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux

Operating System and Software Versions

  • Operating System: – Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic
  • Software: – GNOME Desktop

Requirements

Privileged access to is required for GUI network restart

Conventions

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Ubuntu Update support cycle

How to Update Ubuntu packages on 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux

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Objective

The objective is to provide Ubuntu user with an information on how to update Ubuntu packages in order to keep Ubuntu system up to date.

This guide will provide you with instructions on how to update Ubuntu packages from the command line as well as to keep your software packages up to date using the graphical user interface.

Operating System and Software Versions

  • Operating System: – Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux

Requirements

Privileged access to your Ubuntu System as root or via sudo command is required.

Conventions

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How to change hostname on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux

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Objective

The objective is to change system’s hostname on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux ( server or desktop )

Operating System and Software Versions

  • Operating System: – Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver
  • Software: – systemd 235 or higher

Requirements

Privileged access to your Ubuntu System as root or via sudo command is required.

Conventions

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Create Desktop Shortcut launcher - Ubuntu 18.04 - use text editor to enter shortcut code

How to create desktop shortcut launcher on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver Linux

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Objective

The objective is to show how to create desktop shortcut launcher on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver using the default GNOME user interface.

Operating System and Software Versions

  • Operating System: – Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver
  • Software: – GNOME Shell 3.26.2 or higher

Requirements

Privileged access to your Ubuntu System as root or via sudo command will be required to install new software.

Conventions

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