How to start with Linux

You may come to the point to think about using Linux - that’s the way to go!

It’s quite easy:

  • find a distribution to play around
  • install Linux
  • trial and error
  • have fun by trying out new things

You can start using google by searching for how to start or to find a good overview of mainstream distributions like this one:

or this one:

Just find a distribution you like - some good ones to start with are as follows:

After installing Linux your should learn about basic commands like

  • how to update your system
  • how to install applications
  • how to find files via shell
  • how to use man pages (help files)

check out: An Introduction to Linux Basics | DigitalOcean

If you do not have a spare computer to test it, just use a virtual machine and install the Linux System inside that VM.
https://www.virtualbox.org/

Don’t worry about errors or if you break the system, if the system is broken - just install it again and learn to not break it.

Linux is free after all and wants you to learn about your hardware and why it may be better than proprietary systems like Windows/MacOS.

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