Chapter 16. Establishing a workflow

 

By this time, you should be starting to put the pieces of your Linux system together. You can now:

  • Find and install software.
  • Use Unity’s GUI to interact with your system.
  • Use the terminal to create, move, copy, and delete files.
  • Understand how your computer’s filesystem is organized and how the various files control different aspects of your system.
  • Run Windows programs within your system.

In other words, you have a sense of how you like to work in Linux. You probably even have a preferred text editor! This next part is going to show you how to really make your system your own. We’re going to discuss two concepts today:

  • File/application launchers— Tools to help you quickly open files and launch programs. We talked about them a bit in chapter 5, but we’re going to go more in-depth in this chapter.
  • Keybinding— A way to assign certain programs and tasks to certain keystroke combinations, which can help you use your computer more efficiently. Rather than clicking through menus you’re using a key combination to open the program you need.

16.1. File/application launchers

16.2. Keyboard shortcuts

16.3. Wrapping up

16.4. Lab