This document provides an overview of Linux fundamentals including concepts related to Ubuntu desktop and server, Linux distributions and architecture, the philosophy of Linux including the idea that everything is a file, and profiles of key figures like Linus Torvalds. It also summarizes common Linux skills and tools such as the bash shell, VIM text editor, SSH, directory structure, permissions, links, redirection, piping, cron jobs, iptables firewall, and containers versus virtual machines. References are provided for further reading.