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How to Linux? (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by TheCalzoneMan@beehaw.org to c/programming@beehaw.org

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So after reading a number of posts and comments on here about Linux, I've decided to give 'er a go. I have access to an Azure VM, but I have never done anything involving Unix before and have only a basic understanding of coding in general.

Where do I even start? The most daunting thing for me is command line script, as it seems I have to memorize close to 150 common commands and their functions. Is there a set of tools or free classes that would make it easier for me to understand, or should I just get stuck in there? I was planning on using Pop!_OS since I do a lot of gaming and it seems like the closest thing Ubuntu has for that purpose.

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[–] ezri@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Honestly any distro should be fine for gaming. Personally I use Ubuntu, it's pretty easy to figure out and use. I tried Pop!_OS but interestingly ran into a bunch of issues with my Nvidia GPU. Ubuntu works well for my purposes

[–] ezri@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Also just Google stuff as you go and try to understand what each command does as you run it. You'll pick it up fast. Don't be afraid to start over if you mess something up