Hey folks! I installed CachyOS about a month ago and everything has been running smoothly, which is great. But I've realized that I haven't encountered any challenging problems to solve, and I really wanted to have something to tinker with. I'm looking for ideas on what I can teach myself next. I'm particularly interested in becoming more proficient with the terminal and maybe even diving into a coding language. So, what do you all recommend?
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If you really want to roll up your sleeves, check out Linux From Scratch. It's a hands-on guide that walks you through building your own Linux distribution from the ground up!
If you're looking for a challenge, consider spending some time getting comfortable with the command line. Pick something you usually do with a graphical interface, look up the corresponding commands, and try doing it through the terminal. You'll learn a ton just from understanding what each command does and experimenting!
One of the best ways to learn is just to dive into projects. Tweak your system, rename some files using command line tools, or setup a WordPress site and customize it. Always stay a bit curious about what your system can do!
A great way to start is by reading up on Linux fundamentals. There's actually a really handy book available for free online that covers the basics and more!
Why not find a coding project that excites you? If you're into networking, try setting up a Pi-hole. Or you could set up Home Assistant and play around with some Node-Red automation. Even hosting your own media server using Plex or Kodi can be a fun way to learn!
That's such a good approach! Plus, it helps you understand Linux's structure better than just clicking around.