How to get into Linux as a complete idiot
How to get into Linux as a complete idiot
Hello! I’m looking to explore Linux but need to back up Windows soon. I’d like to try two OS options that my PC can manage well. I want something with a GUI and some standard Windows features before committing fully. Any recommendations for guides or articles to help me get started? Thanks!
You just came across the headline and decided to dive into a Linux system, maybe trying something risky like creating a fork bomb or launching a denial-of-service attack. Let's get started. Installing Arch Linux or Gentoo and setting everything up manually will push you to learn what you need to know. Their official sites offer beginner guides to help you along the way.
You don’t have to rely on Arch or Gentoo to grasp everything—every approach has its strengths. Starting with the basics and progressing is totally okay. In fact, most people follow this path. What’s your reason for choosing Linux?
Whatever your choice is, this resource should prove useful eventually, regardless of the distribution you choose: https://linuxjourney.com/ You don’t have to rely solely on the command line to work with Linux; the platform offers robust utilities that are worth mastering and can often outperform graphical interfaces when you gain some familiarity.
Linux is awesome! Right now I’m running it alongside Windows. For instructions, I usually watch YouTube videos on my phone and try them out myself (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_q...nux+guides). A solid tip is to focus on a specific issue you need help with—like folder synchronization—and follow a guide. Most everyday tasks become straightforward once you get comfortable with the software. After reinstalling Windows, switch to using the open-source version; everything you need is there.
I learned Linux through this experience and experimenting with a Raspberry Pi.
I suggest choosing Ubuntu, although another person suggested Mint. Mint is simply an adapted version of Ubuntu.