Linux Operating System: A Complete Linux Guide for Beginners

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course is tailored for those who are new to the Linux operating system and want to build a solid foundation. It begins with an overview of Linux, explaining its unique characteristics, the benefits it offers over other operating systems, and the different distributions available. By the end of the introductory section, you will have a clea…