I accidentally ended up with a Linux PC, and I'm totally new to this! I've always wanted to learn but never really had the chance. Now that I'm 18 and just graduated high school, I'm eager to dive in. I managed to install VS Code and Unity Hub, but that's about it. I've been following Unity tutorials and experimenting with Claude, but it feels really inefficient. Does anyone have any beginner-friendly tips to help me start my Linux journey?
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There's really no such thing as accidentally getting Linux! Either you clicked through an installation or your device came with it already. But hey, that’s actually a great opportunity to learn something new!
Check out boot.dev and take their free Linux course. It'll get you up to speed quickly, and you'll shed that ‘noob’ label in no time!
Just a heads-up: Linux doesn’t just install itself; you probably clicked through some options or bought it with Linux pre-installed. Rather than getting lost in research, jump in and start building something! You'll learn way faster by doing than just reading or watching tutorials.
I got it with Linux pre-installed, but wasn’t really aware of it. What should I start building?
First off, do you know which Linux distribution you're using? Knowing this can help guide you better. It might feel a bit clunky at first, but with time, you'll grow to really enjoy it! Don't let the initial learning curve scare you off—unless, of course, you're on Arch Linux, which can be a whole other beast!
Yeah, I'm actually using Kubuntu!
You might want to enable Flatpak support for your system. It's a great way to install apps on Linux. Check out their setup guide for Kubuntu here: https://flathub.org/en/setup/Kubuntu. Once that's set up, installing software should be as easy as clicking!
I’ve started messing around with Flatpak already; my little brother wanted to play Roblox, haha!
You were clearly meant to have Linux! It's one of the best OS families for privacy. Start exploring and learn along the way—have fun with it!
I guess I did buy a laptop with Linux pre-installed, so that makes sense!