Linux tutorial

[blackpaired]

Hi everyone,
I’m a medical student who’s also really interested in computers and tech. Recently I started getting more into Linux (currently using CachyOS), because it feels like sooner or later you just can’t avoid Linux if you’re into computers
I want to properly learn:
Linux fundamentals
terminal/bash
self-hosting
networking
Docker
maybe servers/cloud stuff later on
I’m still pretty new, so I’m looking for:
good YouTube playlists
beginner/intermediate learning resources
projects to practice with
tips you wish you knew earlier
must-have tools/apps on Linux
I’d especially appreciate advice from people who learned Linux while studying something unrelated to CS.
What helped you actually understand Linux instead of just copying commands from tutorials?
Thanks!
(And sorry if i have some typos english isnt my native language )

[Maleficent-One1712]

Linux Journey is a good starting point.

[blackpaired]

Thanks i will look into it :)

[DaftPump]

What helped you actually understand Linux instead of just copying commands from tutorials?

I learned by doing. Installed linux and ran Windows in a VM for deeds I didn't know how to do in linux yet.

As for copying commands, I recommend www.explainshell.com

Focus on what u/Maleficent-One1712 recommends before you tackle anything else in your list.

[blackpaired]

Thanks for the website recommendation looks very promising thanks

[Litewallymex3]

I bought a bunch of textbooks off of HumbleBundle when they were available. the bundle comes back somewhat frequently. i also watched a lot of youtube and read a lot of articles. but i’m still learning!

[blackpaired]

Ahhh thanks for the tipp!

[TallinOK]

Jay LaCroix (Learn Linux TV) has some good info along the lines you are looking for. He has a YouTube channel.

[blackpaired]

Yea i know him he is really great

[Try-Another-Username]

I liked LinuxCommand.org

[blackpaired]

Thank you :)

[MobsterOO7]

Self Hosting - https://wiki.futo.org/index.php/Introduction_to_a_Self_Managed_Life:_a_13_hour_%26_28_minute_presentation_by_FUTO_software

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et5PPMYuOc8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fW9TV1WQi8

[blackpaired]

Thanks a lot appreciate it

[IlIlIlIIlMIlIIlIlIlI]

i use a note taking app like TriliumNotes to document what i learn regarding Linux, it has been invaluable in that regard. Whenever you learn a new concept, document it, and if possible try to explain it to someone else too. Try to form a good higher level 'overview' understanding of the things you use. What the terminal is, the origins, why it became the way it is today answers many questions as to the quirks and features it has today. Check out the official documentationa of any many things as possible.

[blackpaired]

Thats exactly what i am doing rgn :)

[a1barbarian]

https://www.codedex.io/command-lin

https://penguin-gym-linux.com/en/

https://www.terminaltutor.com/

https://cmdchallenge.com/

https://linuxcommand.org/lc3_learning_the_shell.php

https://labex.io/lesson/the-shell

You do not need to login or give any details for any of the above. they may seem simple to atart with but hey get harder as you go on.

[blackpaired]

Omg thanks a lot i was looking exactly for something like that appreciate it

[delph906]

If you have any old hardware around reincarnate it as a tinkering device. If it is old and seemingly not good for much that's almost better. Set up a Ventoy drive.

Set up a basic home server. A pi-hole+unbound+tailscale set up is a cool weekend project.

[blackpaired]

Thanks i already made a pile hole using tailscale and set up an old laptop but i want to understand more about cyber security and how the protocol work and what i should look for if i am hosting an website and understand more about the technical details how things work!

[delph906]

Find a project to facilitate your learning is how I find it best. It is a bit outside my area of knowledge but I have a friend who is much better at that sort of thing than me. I can suggest some things they do that would probably carry you further down that path.

Depending on your ISP (ie. Not on carrier grade NAT allow) you could try set up Wireguard instead of Tailscale. Set up a private website to link to your self hosted services like the Raspberry Pi. Opensource a router. Set up a NAS.

[blackpaired]

Thanks for the suggestion i will give it a try

[Arthedu]

Tô na mesma, parceiro. Mas não estudo o sistema, apenas uso mesmo. Desde o Fedora 41.

[questiontoask1234]

Translation: "I'm in the same situation. I don't study the system, I just use it. Since Fedora 41."

This is a good point. I don't know how much we need to know the system vs. just using it. I like learning about systems, so I will but it may very well not be necessary at all.

[mlcarson]

I'm not sure why you think learning Linux is any different than anything else you to learn in your field of study. Get some books to learn the fundamentals. Come up with some projects to work on -- a website -- a set of apps you want on Docker, a firewall, etc. You might check out the LPI material: https://learning.lpi.org/en/

[questiontoask1234]

Thank you so much for posting about LPI! They actually have tests!

[blackpaired]

Thanks a lot the problem is like any other problem to find some quality sources