Searching for beginner resources on Linux.
Searching for beginner resources on Linux.
Hey there! I'm searching for a solid beginner's resource to explore Linux thoroughly. I've tried setting up distros on older systems but haven't really delved in yet. I need to learn the command line and pick a desktop environment such as KDE or Enlightenment E17. If you have any recommendations or links, it would be really helpful.
Avoid links from me. For terminal use, consider installing fish (great defaults, simpler) or zsh (standard setup, more flexible). Fish offers syntax highlighting, tab completion, and auto-suggestions. Up and down arrows navigate your command history across bash, fish, and zsh. Customize fish via fish_config, which launches a browser GUI. The Destop environment should match your needs—no need for KDE, Enlightenment, i3wm, etc. You don’t have to rely on `apt-get`; use `apt` instead, which displays a nice loading indicator during installs or updates. The equivalent of `apt-get dist-upgrade` is `apt full-upgrade`. Edited March 16, 2017 by noahdvs extra info
I’d check out the tutorial someone created a long time ago—it covers the essentials and points you to well-known resources.
There isn't a single definitive path for Linux. You'll need to explore various approaches to navigate the constantly changing landscape. While there are no universal rules, some general suggestions apply. My own advice is: start with Netrunner 17 and familiarize yourself with KDE's desktop environment. Get comfortable using its basic features and try managing packages via the terminal (apt-get). Explore the wiki and join IRC communities for help. When facing issues, know how to phrase your questions or search online. Otherwise, take the initiative and learn independently.
I completely agree with you. For me, the best way to learn is by installing an old machine version of Linux on it with a desktop such as KDE or Gnome. Then I focus on simple tasks like creating folders, copying files, and understanding the mount system. Next, I practice mounting a USB stick, using the tray interface through the command line (Terminal). After that, I explore how to change settings and continue learning. My approach was to set up DVB streaming under Linux, research available programs, check system requirements, and try basic Windows tasks in Linux.
If you truly want to dive into Linux, Arch Linux is a solid choice. I’m puzzled about the Beginners Guide being removed, but you can find the archived version on the Wiki: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php?tit...did=446195. The Arch Wiki is also an excellent resource for Linux. Many aspects apply to other distros because Systemd and similar tools are considered standards. There’s also a project: https://github.com/jieverson/dotfiles/wi...or-dummies. However, I’ve grown accustomed to Antergos. It’s essentially Arch Linux with additional features. Like Cnchi, it handles installation via the GUI instead of the command line. Also, there’s a well-running live CD. The core system remains unchanged. If you strip out the extra repositories, it becomes pure Arch Linux. Ultimately: Set up a VM, switch to UEFI, and experiment. Just be cautious when dual-booting your main system, as Windows might overwrite GRUB or alter the boot sequence in your UEFI. You can disable Windows BCD entries inside UEFI and secure them with LInux so GRUB loads properly. It’s still a bit rough, but Microsoft makes it work.