Best Tool and Layout for Learning Touch Typing on Linux? (programming.dev)

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I want to improve my touch typing skills on Linux. I’m curious:

What tool or program would you recommend for learning touch typing on Linux?
For someone whose native language isn’t English, would you recommend learning on their native keyboard layout or switching to the US QWERTY layout for programming purposes?

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[-] ryokimball@infosec.pub 4 points 4 months ago

"tools to use" Timone and Pumbaa taught me to type. https://www.reddit.com/r/lionking/comments/r4wykl/help_how_to_install_and_play_disneys_adventures/

Mavis Beacon is another popular one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Beacon_Teaches_Typing

I bought Typing of the Dead to practice new keyboards when I get them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Typing_of_the_Dead

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