Intro to Linux for AI Projects

NOTE: Our classes are for any one of any level who is interested in the subject.

Linux is the foundation of the modern world of technology. Whether you are going to a web page, or building an AI application you will be interacting with Linux in some form.

This is a free operating system that has been around for over 30 years and is rock solid and depended on by every level of technology professional. The secret of using Linux is... it's not actually that hard.

You need to know some basic concepts, and you have to use the right commands, but so long as you do a 9 year old could spin up a Linux server and have it reliably run your years.

Linux can provide you with a place to store data, interact with databases, run your Python scripts or host LLM services locally. You can use it on your laptop, in the cloud or on a Raspberry Pi.

This class will fully explain what Linux is, why it matters, and show you how to use it.

This class will go over:

• What is Linux
• What is GNU
• Linux Forks, Distros and Licensing
• Linux Desktop vs Server
• Basically File Navigation
• Nano for Text Editing
• How to deal with Service
• How to Install Software (apt)
• Managing and Monitoring a Server (top)
• Remotely adminsitering a Server (SSH)
• Creating Services and Auto Start Routines
• and much more...

Note 2: We don't have any food/ drink sponsors so please eat beforehand, or... bring enough for the class!

Note 3: This will be at American Underground after normal hours. I will send out the key code to get into the building before the class so make sure to look in your email for the code before you come. I will be in the classroom by 5pm. Please feel free to come early to talk or setup your computer.