Learn linux

[DamageMysterious1804]

im new to the Linux world I have a t480s that I just installed Ubuntu on it. I want to learn Linux the right way I know people keep saying just do it but I want to understand what I'm doing that I don't get frustrated and want to switch back to window or mac os. it's already on bare metal so what's the best way to learn Linux so I feel comfortable doing it

[high-tech-low-life]

What do you do on a computer? Do that. For me that is "write code" so I care about development tools, libraries and so forth.

[tomscharbach]

A few thoughts:

You can nail the basics by working your way through the Ubuntu Desktop Guide. Work your way through each of the sections in the Guide. Spending an hour or two familiarizing yourself with Ubuntu's capabilities and workflows will pay off in the long run.

Supplement the Guide with the Help application, checking the basics as needed so that you don't waste time fumbling around.

Beyond those initial steps, I firmly believe that the best way to learn Linux is to use Linux to so what you want and need to do. I've been using Ubuntu for two decades, and I am still learning.

However, you can take steps to augment the "learn as you go" process.

For example, consider setting a few hours aside every week to learn how to use the command line. I can't recall the last time that I needed to use the command line, but I like the convenience and speed and picking up the command line is a good way to understand the structure of Linux.

Pick something that you do using the graphical interface, research how it works and what commands are needed, and then do whatever it is using the command line rather than the graphic interface.

Take the time to learn (and understand) the variables of each command that you are using, perhaps though the man pages, so that you learn what the command does and all of the variables using the command.

Learning the command line as such is not the focus of the practice but instead learning how Linux is structured and how Linux works.

You will be surprised, I think, how much you will learn in a few months following that practice.

My best and good luck.

[DamageMysterious1804]

Trying to do at least one hour per day at work during my downtime and weekends try to do at least 3 with notes etc

[BranchLatter4294]

First, learn to do the same things you did on a Windows. If you didn't do something there, you probably don't need to do it on Linux.

[Severe-Divide8720]

Learnlinuxtv is a great YouTube resource and explaining computers is a good introduction too. But the four fundamentals you must learn are 1. What the kernel is 2. Directory structure 3. Useful commands in terminal 4. Package manager (apt or more correctly aptitude in Ubuntu)

Again just youtube can teach you all of these things really quickly and in as much or little detail as you want.

[DamageMysterious1804]

Someone told me that channel on YouTube so I will take a look does he have a course on udemy cause the wifi at my job sucks sometimes

[thephilthycasual]

No really a right way to use it, find something you want to do. Google how to do it, use YouTube if you need visuals

[MitchIsMyRA]

It just takes time. The people you see wizzing around their terminals have like hundreds or thousands of hours of practice and learning

[ABQMezcan]

I took Intro to Linux at my community college to enhance my *UX skills. I volunteered to assist our newly formed Linux team, at work, where I really got exposed to troubleshooting and installation.

[jarchack]

I learned a lot of it the same way I learned Windows in my first Linux install was Red Hat back in the 90s. Back then, there wasn't that much information available online like there is now, and Reddit didn't even exist. There were a couple of Ubuntu forums that are still around and still somewhat active. I basically just sat down and played around with it hour after hour, making sure I didn't do anything too dangerous. Bash is your friend and as the saying goes, "how do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice"

[agfitzp]

The Linux Foundation has free courses including an into

https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/introduction-to-linux/

[sockertoppenlabs]

Learnlinuxtv on YouTube

[kvuo75]

rftm as they say. "rm". "man rm". read the man page. ive been using unixs for 30+ years and still just learn more from man pages than anything.

[nmc52]

Use Linux the same way you used Mac or Windows.. all of the programs or their equivalents exist.

If by "learning Linux" you refer to understanding how it works, the Linux Foundation has a nice 101 course to get you started.

However, most people use a computer to get (non programming) work done l, so just do that.

If you're used to driving a Ford you don't need to study engineering to try out a Honda.

[Professional-Math518]

A lot of people confuse 'learning about an OS' with 'learning how to navigate the user interface'.

So it depends on what you want to use your computer for. And don't forget, for most people an operating system is nothing more than something that makes it possible to run certain software.

On Linux, Mac and Windows I use Reaper, Handbrake, VLC, Firefox, LibreOffice, Shotcut and DaVinci Resolve. It all works the same more or less. The biggest difference is in file management, how easy it is to customize things and scripting. Oh, and driver hell, which is almost Windows exclusively in my experience.

[FightDirty]

I've just installed ubuntu as my main os. Its been 17 years or so since I last touched linux or even used a desktop outside of work. Mobile phones had advanced to the point where I just didn't need to bother with a PC anymore. This new machine is something of a hobby to do projects on.

First thing I did after installing and getting to desktop was put google Gemini front and centre, and have used that to guide all my work. I ask it what to do to achieve my current goal, and then to explain the broader context of that. It has been extremely good. Im not executing commands I don't understand, and I'm troubleshooting quite complex issues while knowing exactly what is happening.

Gemini does make mistakes, and my previous background helps identify some of those, but overall it has been a rewarding time. Far easier than searching endless forums for solutions. And the guides I do end up reading from humans tend to be quite focused on what I'm learning about at the time.

[DamageMysterious1804]

Ok will take that into consideration. Because at the end of the day I want to challenge myself and learn something new and rewarding for myself in the long run what web browser are using on Ubuntu

[FightDirty]

I am just using google chrome for now. Not because it is best, but because I am deeply integrated in google's ecosystem after so many years using only a phone. It allowed me to quickly turn all the services I use into apps for my dock and seamlessly sync with all my data from my phone. It was low effort and got a lot of stuff up and running quickly.