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Trying to learn Linux, coming from windows (lemmy.zip)
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As someone who grew up using windows, is there a series of tutorials or videos y'all recommend to learn Linux? I find myself running into issues, trying to find solutions online, and not even understanding the instructions. I'm sure most of this comes from not knowing bash (which I've started to learn using https://labex.io/linuxjourney).

Background: I'm a very competent windows user. I've built my own PC, etc. I mostly use it for gaming and Internet now but want to start self hosting some things. Oh, and I'm running bazzite.

Anyway, just trying to get out from Microsoft's thumb.

Cheers.

Edit: thanks for the replies everyone. I haven't had a chance to read through them all yet; the whole family is suddenly sick.

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[-] LoafedBurrito@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago

I was in the same boat about 12 years ago. Linux was much more difficult to get working well back then, but now, it's just slightly more work than windows.

I learned by trial and error and I don't keep any sensitive files on my OS hard drive, so if I screw up, I don't lose anything.

For instance, someone recommended Endeavor OS a few weeks back and I had never heard of it. After using it for a week, I realized the arch community and OS isn't for me and I'm more of a beginner. So I switched over to mint Cinnamon which I use on my Plex server. Got everything setup and working within and hour and I don't have any issues like I did on my past Linux distros.

It's super easy to use these days and I love it!

[-] ristoril_zip@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 day ago

Second Mint here. I made the switch on my new PC and on my old one when I handed it down to my son. We're both doing great.

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