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Madhurig moved page Linux-Ubuntu/C2/Ubuntu-Desktop/English to Linux-New/C2/Ubuntu-Desktop/English

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'''Title of the script''': '''Ubuntu Desktop'''

'''Authors:''' EduPyramids Team'''

'''Keywords:''' Ubuntu LTS Desktop, icons, GNOME desktop, dock, terminal, apt, text editor, pin, unpin, system menu, EduPyramids, video tutorial.

'''Prerequisite Tutorial''': '''Installing Ubuntu OS in Oracle VirtualBox'''

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|| '''Visual Cue '''
|| '''Narration'''
|-
|| '''Slide 1'''

''' Title Slide'''
|| Welcome to the Spoken tutorial on '''Ubuntu Desktop'''
|-
|| '''Slide 2'''

''' Learning Objectives '''
|| In this tutorial, we will learn to:
* Explore the desktop workspace
* Understand panels and menus
* Search and open applications
* Access network, sound and power settings
* Use the Trash Bin
|-
|| '''Slide 3'''

''' System Requirements'''
|| To record this tutorial, I am using:
* '''Ubuntu OS version 24.04'''
|-
|| '''Slide 4'''

'''Pre-requisites'''

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|| To follow this tutorial,
* learners should have '''Ubuntu version 24.04 '''installed on their systems.
* For the prerequisite Linux tutorials please visit this website.
|-
|| '''Slide 5'''

'''What is Ubuntu?'''
|| '''Ubuntu''' is a free and open-source operating system.

It is a secure and user-friendly '''OS'''.
|-
|| Cursor on the''' username: spoken'''

Type the '''password: spoken'''

Show''' Desktop background of crown'''

'''Cursor on the main window'''
|| Let me login to the Ubuntu desktop using the login credentials.

This is the Ubuntu desktop workspace.

It is the main screen where we interact with the system and access applications.
|-
|| Cursor on '''Top Panel.'''
|| At the top, we see a horizontal bar called the '''Top panel'''.

This panel''' '''contains '''date, time,''' and''' system status'''.
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|| Click '''Date '''and''' Time.'''

Cursor on Date, Time, Events.Click on '''DND''' button.

Click on '''Bell '''icon.

Cursor on Activities.
|| Now, I will click on the '''date and time'''.

Here, we can change the date and time or add events.

Let me click on the '''Do Not Disturb''' option to turn it on.

When enabled, it silences notifications so that alerts do not disturb our work.

It also includes the '''Activities''' menu.
|-
|| Cursor on '''Dock'''.

Click on '''Activities '''Cursor on '''Workspace'''Click on right '''workspace'''

|| On the left side we see the '''Dock'''.

It contains icons of frequently used applications.

At the top left corner, click on the '''Activities''' toggle button.

The''' Activities Overview''' opens, here we can see all open windows.

We can access new workspaces, by clicking on the right side of the screen.
|-
|| Click on '''Files'''Cursor on '''FIles'''

Right click on file '''test.txt'''
|| Now from the '''Dock''', let me click the '''Files '''icon.

The '''Files''' window opens.

By default the '''Home''' folder is displayed.

I will right-click on the '''test.txt '''file and select '''Move to Trash'''.

This will delete the file from the '''Home''' folder.
|-
|| Click on '''Trash'''Cursor on '''Trash'''Right click on''' Test.txt '''file.

Highlight the Bottom message“ '''Test.txt '''file is '''Moved to a folder.'''”

Click on '''X '''to close.
|| To restore a deleted file, I will click on the '''Trash''' icon.

The ''' Trash''' folder opens.

Let us right click on the deleted '''Test.txt''' file and select '''Restore from Trash'''.

A message displayed says file is '''Moved to a folder.'''

Now close the folders by clicking on the ''' x '''icon.
|-
|| Click the '''Show Apps''' icon.

'''Type to search '''bar that appears, type Text Editor.

Press Enter.Cursor on Trash icon on dock.

Close by clicking '''x'''
|| At the bottom left corner, let us click on the '''Show Apps''' icon.

Here we can see the available applications.

In the '''Type to search '''bar, let me type '''Text Editor'''.

Press Enter to open the application.

Text Editor opens.

In this way, we can search and open any application.

Let me close this app.
|-
|| Click on the Show Apps icon.

In the''' Type to search bar, '''type '''Terminal.'''

Click on the '''Terminal''' icon.

Point to the window.
|| Now we will search and open '''Terminal'''.

Click on the '''Show Apps''' icon.

In the''' Type to search bar''', let me type Terminal.

Click on the '''Terminal''' icon.

'''Terminal''' window opens.
|-
|| Point to the window. Type '''apt show firefox'''Highlight''' apt Press Enter.'''

Scroll up to show the information.
|| The '''Ubuntu Terminal''' is a command-line interface used to interact with the operating system.

It is used to manage files, install software, and control system settings.

Let us type''' apt space show space firefox'''

'''APT''' stands for '''Advanced Package Tool'''.

'''apt-get''' is an older command mainly intended for scripting and system administration.

It provides stable and predictable output.

'''apt''' is a newer, user-friendly command designed for interactive use.

It is used in '''Ubuntu''' to install, update, upgrade, remove, and manage software.

It retrieves packages from official '''repositories''' and automatically manages dependencies.

'''Repositories''' provide software and while '''dependencies''' support its operation.

Press '''Enter''' to see the Output.

This will show detailed information about the '''Firefox''' package.
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|| Right click on '''Ubuntu Software'''Select '''Unpin.

'''Click '''Show AppsSearch Ubuntu Software.

Right click on icon >> Select '''Pin to Dash'''.

Cursor on '''Ubuntu Software '''in '''Dock'''Press the Window key.
|| We can manage applications by '''pinning ''' and '''unpinning''' them.

Let us take an example.

For unpinning right-click on the '''Ubuntu Software''' icon and select '''Unpin.

'''Now let us click on '''Show Apps '''and search for '''Ubuntu Software'''.

Let us right click on icon and select '''Pin to Dash'''.

Notice that '''Ubuntu Software '''is now visible in '''Dock''' again.

Press the '''Window key''' to close the search bar.
|-
|| cursor on Network, Sound, Power icons.Show setting one by one.

Cursor on Sound, Dark Mode, Wifi settings.

Drag the Volume slider to the right.

Click on the '''Dark Mode '''button.

Click on '''Power''' icon.

Cursor on Suspend, Restart, Power Off and Logout.

Click on the '''Lock''' icon.
|| At the top-right corner we can see '''Network''', '''Sound''' and '''Power''' icons.

Click on any one of these icons to open the menu.

Menu has options like Sound, Dark mode, Wifi settings and others.

I will increase the volume by dragging a slider.

Click on the '''Dark Mode''' option to change into dark theme.

Here the power menu provides options such as Suspend, Restart, Power Off and Logout.

I will click the lock icon to lock the system.
|-
|| '''Slide 6'''

'''Summary'''

In this tutorial, we have learnt to:
* Explore the desktop workspace
* Understand panels and menus
* Search and open applications
* Access network, sound and power settings
* Use the Trash Bin
|| With this we come to the end of this tutorial.

Let us summarise.
|-
|| '''Slide 7'''

'''Assignment'''

As an assignment.

Pin the Terminal to the Dock.Try these commands and observe the output:
* apt search Text Editor
* apt list --installed
|| As an assignment, please do the following.
|-
|| '''Slide 8'''

'''Thank you'''
|| This Spoken Tutorial is brought to you by EduPyramids Educational Services, Private Limited, SINE, IIT Bombay.

Thank you.
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-It provides stable and predictable output.
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-'''apt''' is a newer, user-friendly command designed for interactive use.
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-It is used in '''Ubuntu''' to install, update, upgrade, remove, and manage software.
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-It retrieves packages from official '''repositories''' and automatically manages dependencies.
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-Press '''Enter''' to see the Output.
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+This Spoken Tutorial is brought to you by EduPyramids Educational Services, Private Limited, SINE, IIT Bombay.
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Linux-New/C2/Ubuntu-Desktop/English - Revision history

Madhurig: Madhurig moved page Linux-Ubuntu/C2/Ubuntu-Desktop/English to Linux-New/C2/Ubuntu-Desktop/English

Madhurig at 13:37, 10 March 2026

Madhurig: Created page with " '''Title of the script''': '''Ubuntu Desktop''' '''Authors:''' EduPyramids Team''' '''Keywords:''' Ubuntu LTS Desktop, icons, GNOME desktop, dock, terminal, apt, text edito..."