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If you're just about to switch to Linux, read this.
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Well...Well...Well... You’re probably tired of Windows, too—or maybe you just want something new , And you think Linux is an interesting option, you HAVE to read this
What do I want to talk about?
You have likely already heard the name of the best distribution for beginners, but I will list a few options for you to choose from to get started. (We'll talk more about choosing a distro in another post.)
Linux mint (Cinnumon Recommended)
Pop_!OS
Ubuntu
Zorin OS
MX linux
Choose one to get started.
How do we use them for the first time?
NEVER install Linux fully on your computer. You have two options:
Virtual machine (recommended)
Dual boot
Dual-booting requires more complex steps—such as creating a bootable flash drive or partitioning the disk—but it leaves all the computer's resources available, allowing you to use the system normally.
A virtual machine is like running Linux as if it were an application; however, it consumes more resources, so you need a more powerful computer.
Installing them is simple, too—whether on a virtual machine or in a dual-boot setup. You can easily learn how to install it by watching a YouTube video and talking to an AI.
Important note: For a dual-boot installation, be sure to check the internet connection, audio, keyboard, mouse, and display within the live-USB before starting the installation. And make sure the USB drive is in good working order and has at least 8 GB of space.
Okay, I've installed it. How do I use it?
First of all, the basic terminal commands. (on linux yo have to learn it , else you are NOT a linux user)
Package manager
All the distributions mentioned here use the apt package manager. If you are using a different distribution, search online to find out how to use its package manager. Knowing how to search is a skill in itself! (Discussing package managers would take too long, so I won't talk about them.)
However, if you are using these distributions, you should know these commands for removing, installing, and updating.
for install something :
sudo apt install <package-name>
sudo : the root Access
apt : calling package manager
install : install something with APT
and then type the package name
for uninstalling a package :
sudo apt remove <package-name>
sudo : the root Access
apt : calling package manager
remove : remove something with APT
and then type the package name
for update every package in linux :
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
run this two command
for updating just one package :
sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install <package>
Terminal commands
pwd
ls
cd
cat
mkdir
touch
cp
mv
rm
rmdir
find
file
tree
nano
here is the list of the commands you have to learn .
you can easy search :
linux command line crash course
linux command line for beginners
and watch a youtube video to learn it .
Have a great life with Linux!
Read original: https://dev.to/mrdot2026/if-youre-just-about-to-switch-to-linux-read-this-4kj1
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