In the Linux Crash Course series, you'll learn all about a Linux-related topic - one video at a time. In this episode, we explore desktop environments. What are they? How do they differ from Window Managers? Why are there so many of these? Answers to those questions (and more) in this episode of the Linux Crash Course! Learn Linux TV - Your Home For Linux-Related Fun and Learning! Support Learn Linux TV Note: Commission may be earned for any and all links presented here. • Become a channel member here on YouTube ➜ https://learnlinux.link/join • Become a Patron on Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • Receive a 5% discount on an LPI exam voucher ➜ https://learnlinux.link/lpi-voucher • Set up your own cloud server with Akamai Connected Cloud ➜ https://learnlinux.link/akamai GIVE YOURSELF A LITTLE GIFT • Latest book: Mastering Ubuntu Server 4th Edition ➜ http://ubuntuserverbook.com/ • Affiliate store for Linux compatible hardware/accessories ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon • Awesome KVM for your Homelab ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot LEARN SOMETHING NEW • How to create a bootable flash drive for installing Linux ➜ https://linux.video/flash-usb • Understanding Linux permissions ➜ https://linux.video/perms • OpenSSH Guide ➜ https://linux.video/ssh • How to better secure OpenSSH ➜ https://linux.video/secure-ssh VISIT Learn Linux TV on the Web • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/ • Community ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv/ Time Codes 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Set up your very own Linux server in the cloud with Linode (Sponsor)➜ https://learnlinux.link/akamai 02:41 - What exactly is a "Desktop Environment" in Linux? 04:16 - What is a "Window Manager" and how does it differ from a desktop environment? 08:21 - Exploring the GNOME Desktop Environment 12:42 - Installing applications via GNOME Software 14:52 - Checking out dynamic workspaces in GNOME 18:49 - Customization options within GNOME 20:50 - How GNOME can differ from one implementation to the next 23:11 - Exploring the Plasma Desktop Environment 25:22 - Checking out Plasma's default file manager (Dolphin) 28:14 - Plasma has a really neat system tray setup 30:56 - Taking a look at Plasma's "Discover" app 32:43 - Customizing the Plasma desktop 34:58 - The Cinnamon Desktop Environment 38:41 - A quick look at the Nemo file manager in Cinnamon 41:22 - How workspaces are implemented in Cinnamon 45:37 - Customizing the Cinnamon desktop environment ABOUT THE HOST • Personal blog ➜ https://www.jaylacroix.com/ • Twitter ➜ https://learnlinux.link/twitter -- Content Ethics -- • The following article covers the rules and guidelines Learn Linux TV abides by ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics Disclaimer LearnLinuxTV produces technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). LearnLinuxTV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of the content and information that's being provided. The viewer is expected to follow best judgement and to make his/her/their best decisions while working with production or non-production software, systems and hardware. #Linux #LinuxTutorial #LinuxDesktop