Linux By Example

“ A bi-weekly Linux video showing you how to use Linix and it’s software by Paul Bradley ”

Episode #01 - Checking a New Server Specification

In this video I am going to show you some Linux commands, that you can use to check the specification of a new server you have just purchased.

In the video we look at using the DF command to check the disk space, and FREE to check the memory allocation. We also look at finding your new servers IP address and more ...

Linux On The Desktop

Prior to starting the show, I recorded 3 pilot videos to test the response. These can be found below :-

  1. How To Start Programs Automatically in Ubuntu
  2. How To Install Google's Chrome Web Browser
  3. Finding the Device ID of your USB flash drive

Command Line Linux

Below are some articles, which you can find on my blog.

  1. Linux Command Line To Record An MP3 File To An Audio CD
  2. Using FFmpeg to convert videos to Windows Media Video
Linux Hot Copy

About

Linux by example, publishes regular screencasts about the Linux operating system. Episodes are kept short - typically less than 5 minutes, never more than 10. The aim is to provide something in each episode that you can take away and use.

The show is produced by Paul Bradley, who converted from Windows™ in 2008 and has been using Linux on the desktop ever since.

His preferred distributions are Ubuntu Server to run his web business, Linux Mint for the family desktop machine, and Moblin on his Acer Aspire One.

Open Source Software

The show is recorded & produced using the following free and open source software. Audacity, Gimp, Kdenlive, recordMyDesktop, Ubuntu.