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Review: https://youtu.be/qkmiXaO2vmk

Getting Started Video for Windows Users: https://youtu.be/eI7QQqnV1P8

Home and Download: https://linuxmint.com/

1. Unless you have a good reason, download the Linux Mint 19.1 Cinnamon ISO image file
   1. https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=261
2. Scan the Release Notes, but don't memorize them
   1. https://linuxmint.com/rel_tessa_cinnamon.php
3. Scan the Documentation to see what's available, then go to the Installation Guide
   1. https://linuxmint.com/documentation.php
   2. https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
4. In Windows, create the installer media
   1. DVD or flash drive
   2. A flash drive is faster and easier, but not enough to matter
   3. https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/burn.html
5. Boot the target PC with the bootable optical or flash media
   1. The install process is mostly self explanatory
   2. Choose the 'Modern' panel layout

1. Click the Menu (Start) button in the lower left corner
   1. Like in Windows, just start typing to search the menu
2. Type softw
   1. Select 'Software Manager'

This is not always needed but may be important, depending on what video controller your PC has.

1. Click the Menu (Start) button in the lower left corner
   1. Like in Windows, just start typing to search the menu
2. Type driver
   1. Select 'Driver Manager'
   2. Enter your password (permission to modify the system)
   3. You will usually want to install the recommended drivers

By default, Linux Mint (and most other Linux distributions) do not enable the 'root' (superuser) account for enhanced security. By default, you execute privileged commands using 'sudo' (superuser do).

If you need to run several administrative commands, it can get tedious to keep typing 'sudo' repeatedly. This is how you can attain a root shell (command prompt) with 'sudo':

sudo -i

This is how you enable the root account, if you feel the need and accept the reduced security:

sudo passwd root

Linux Mint supports multiple 'workspaces' or virtual desktops. You switch between the workspaces with ctrl-alt-left-arrow or ctrl-alt-right-arrow.

You can also add a Workspace Switcher to the panel at the bottom of the screen:

1. Right-click an open area of the panel
2. Select 'Add applets to the panel'
3. Type works
4. Select 'Workspace Switcher'
5. Click '+'

To connect pinned launchers to workspaces:

1. Right-click a launcher icon on the panel (lower left)
2. Select 'Preferences → Configure → General'
3. Enable 'Show windows from all workspaces'

Now, when you click on a launcher button for a running app, it will also switch the workspace.

Printers are usually automatically detected and configured.

1. Click the Menu (Start) button in the lower left corner
   1. Like in Windows, just start typing to search the menu
2. Type printers
   1. Select 'Printers'

You can quickly take a screenshot of the entire screen just by pressing the 'Print Scrn' function key (F13).

If you want a more advanced tool, use the built-in 'Screenshot' app:

1. Click the Menu (Start) button in the lower left corner
   1. Like in Windows, just start typing to search the menu
2. Type screensh
   1. Select 'Screenshot'
   2. You may want to right-click it and 'Add to panel'

Linux Mint 19.1 is very functional upon installation, but you may want to install additional apps.

1. Click the Menu (Start) button in the lower left corner
   1. Like in Windows, just start typing to search the menu
2. Type softw
   1. Select 'Software Manager'

Here are a few you might find useful:

Java Test Page: http://www.java.com/en/download/testjava.jsp

OpenJDK Java is pre-installed on Linux Mint 19.1. However, you can install Oracle Java, if you need to. We don't use Java much any more, so the built-in version usually works for us.

java --version

If you need Oracle Java, you probably need a specific version. Search for it:

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=linux+mint+19.1+howto+install+oracle+java

You must download and install a Linux app (.deb file):

https://www.skype.com/en/get-skype/

HowTo: https://www.osradar.com/install-virtualbox-6-ubuntu-18-04-linux-mint-19/

Install the Extension Pack after installing Virtualbox.

sudo nano /etc/apt/sources.list.d/virtualbox.list

Add:

deb https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/debian bionic contrib

wget -q https://www.virtualbox.org/download/oracle_vbox_2016.asc -O- | sudo apt-key add -
sudo apt update  

Below here may not be correct as it is old info for a prior version of Linux!

See also Dropbox

sudo apt-key adv --keyserver pgp.mit.edu --recv-keys 5044912E
sudo add-apt-repository "deb http://linux.dropbox.com/ubuntu xenial main"
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install dropbox python-gpgme

# SSH
rm -rf ~/.ssh
ln -s ~/Dropbox/Config/SSH ~/.ssh

# Documents Folder
rm -rf ~/Documents
ln -s ~/Dropbox/Documents ~/Documents

# Fonts Folder
rm -rf ~/.fonts
ln -s ~/Dropbox/Config/Fonts ~/.fonts

#Pidgin
rm -rf ~/.purple
ln -s ~/Dropbox/Config/Pidgin ~/.purple

# Remina
rm -rf ~/.remmina
mkdir ~/.freerdp
echo "" > ~/.freerdp/known_hosts           #Fixes "Unable to connect to RDP server"
ln -sf ~/Dropbox/Config/Remmina ~/.remmina

sudo gedit /var/lib/polkit-1/localauthority/50-local.d/hibernate.pkla

[Re-enable hibernate by default in upower]
Identity=unix-user:*
Action=org.freedesktop.upower.hibernate
ResultActive=yes

[Re-enable hibernate by default in logind]
Identity=unix-user:*
Action=org.freedesktop.login1.hibernate
ResultActive=yes

Restart your PC then check to verify the Hibernate option is available in the shutdown menu and that it works properly.

Enable VNC access to your desktop:

Applications → Desktop Sharing

• Allow other users to view your desktop
• Require the user to enter this password

You will need to forward TCP port 5900 to your PC.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UncomplicatedFirewall

Enable the built-in firewall:

sudo ufw enable

Show the firewall status:

sudo ufw status verbose
sudo ufw show raw

Manage the firewall:

You can use the command line to modify the firewall like this:

sudo ufw allow ssh/tcp

or install a GUI tool:

sudo apt-get install gufw

Applications → Firewall Configuration

Note that the rules files are in /etc/ufw.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wine

https://www.winehq.org/download/ubuntu

This will install hundreds of megabytes worth of dependencies, but it can run Winbox and other tools.

sudo apt-get install wine

winecfg