I want to get back into Linux

JannickZockt
Junior Member

10-29-2016, 01:16 AM

I previously ran Linux a few years ago because my computer couldn't handle Windows 10. After upgrading, I switched back to Linux since gaming performance was poor. I'm now considering using Ubuntu Arch for both server and personal purposes. I've lost track of installation commands and running programs. Do you know any good resources or tips to help me get started again?

JannickZockt

10-29-2016, 01:16 AM #1

Bubblemalien
Member

10-29-2016, 09:56 AM

Sudo apt-get youtube.com was a joke—no real links were provided. Just a light-hearted attempt!

Bubblemalien

10-29-2016, 09:56 AM #2

Sudo apt-get youtube.com was a joke—no real links were provided. Just a light-hearted attempt!

KingAyub
Junior Member

10-29-2016, 10:48 AM

I rely on ArchWiki even outside of Arch Linux installation. https://wiki.archlinux.org/

KingAyub

10-29-2016, 10:48 AM #3

I rely on ArchWiki even outside of Arch Linux installation. https://wiki.archlinux.org/

samaclause
Member

142

11-05-2016, 03:38 PM

I used it quite often while setting up Manjaro. Of course, since it's based on Arch, much of what works here also applies to Debian/Ubuntu. OP, I suggest trying Manjaro and just exploring until you hit a problem, then attempt to resolve it yourself. At least at first, you can manage everything through the graphical interface (pamac for installing packages will be extremely useful, even though the command line is quite straightforward).

samaclause

11-05-2016, 03:38 PM #4

JeronimoYT
Senior Member

428

11-11-2016, 10:18 PM

To install Java, you would run the command `sudo apt install java-[version]` where [version] is the desired release.

JeronimoYT

11-11-2016, 10:18 PM #5

To install Java, you would run the command `sudo apt install java-[version]` where [version] is the desired release.

xHuanzi
Junior Member

11-12-2016, 12:45 AM

I thought I'd explain it better. It's hard to say that many things fit across different distros, but you need to be careful when copying commands. I've had an Ubuntu install fail once.

xHuanzi

11-12-2016, 12:45 AM #6

I thought I'd explain it better. It's hard to say that many things fit across different distros, but you need to be careful when copying commands. I've had an Ubuntu install fail once.