Submitted by wildcat in freeAsInFreedom
Any recommendations for websites / internet resources that introduce beginners to Linux? I'm only a basic user (not interested in coding, etc.) and I'm looking for guides that don't assume any prior knowledge. I currently have Fedora and Windows dual-boot.
After a few years of getting up to mischief I'm finally starting to take digital security/privacy seriously!
alqm wrote (edited )
Let me give you an idea. Assign a task to yourself. "I will move everything I do in Windows to Linux". That way you can have a place to start.
Example: "I edit videos in Windows. How can I do that in Linux?" A quick search reveals editors such as Kdenlive, Pitivi and Openshot. "How to install them?" Now you have the need to learn about repositories. Each Linux distribution has its repository, which is like an app store where you get everything for free. The most reliable way of managing them is through the terminal. Now you will probably feel the need to search about using the terminal.
Because you want to "edit videos", there's more fuel to keep your curiosity going. There's a purpose. It will be less likely for you to give up. So don't just pick a random subject or a guided learning experience. Do what you want to do and it will pay back.
I don't know you, but I could never focus on learning something until it had a practical utility or potential for... fun stuff. giggles. That's why I never went to college.