Talk Beginner First Talk

Introduction to Linux

Approved

Session Description

This session will provide hands-on guidance on Linux installation and setup, tailored for second, third, and final year students working on academic projects. It will cover choosing the right Linux distribution, development tools, and project-specific configurations. Best practices for using Linux in real-world development will also be discussed.

Speakers:

Garv Khatri
Inigo Jeevan N

Key Takeaways

Introduction to Linux and its role in software development
Best Linux distributions for student projects (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.)
How to install in VM and dual-boot Linux safely
Essential terminal commands for navigation and file management
Setting up programming environments and tools

References

https://medium.com/codex/beginners-guide-to-basic-linux-commands-92e9f453a08e

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linux/install

https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Installation_guide

Session Categories

Introducing a FOSS project or a new version of a popular project

Speakers

Inigo Jeevan N

Contributer | FOSS CLUB SRM

Inigo Jeevan is a passionate tech enthusiast who recently interned at Fidelity Investments. He enjoys coding, exploring new technologies, and building solutions that bridge innovation and real-world impact.

Garv Khatri

Contributer | FOSS SRM CLUB

I am a final-year Computer Science student with a focus on backend development using JavaScript and TypeScript. Passionate about building practical systems and diving deep into developer tools, I enjoy exploring how Linux powers real-world development workflows.

Reviews

Look good. Need to know if you are planning to use ventoy's for the "Hand's On" you mentioned... if not, keep it prepared.

Expect a mail from us, soon!

Reviewer #1 Approved