I've been using Fedora for the past couple of months after switching from Windows, primarily because I'm studying cybersecurity and needed to learn Linux. However, I still feel like I'm not really doing much with Linux beyond using it as another operating system. Most of the time, I just browse the web, use a UI app for building home labs, and dabble with the command line occasionally for tasks like network scanning and scripting. Is it strange that I don't feel like I truly understand Linux? What practical advice do you have for someone in my position?
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To dive deeper, just start exploring the command line! Learn some basic commands like cd, ls, and cp, and take some time to read the man pages. Setting up a headless server could also help you learn a lot about how Linux works.
Congrats, you're already on the right track! Just keep using it day-to-day. The more you fiddle with it, the more comfortable you'll become. Don't stress about needing to know everything right away!
You're already using it, so just keep at it! You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. If you want to learn more, consider projects like configuring a small server or using Podman for containerization, especially with Fedora since it includes systemd out of the box!
You're definitely using Linux! It’s just a tool for completing tasks like any other OS. I've been using it for nearly 20 years and the learning never stops. Just keep exploring!
True, and sometimes it feels like we're always learning something new, even after years!
If you want to really get into it, try to understand the Linux file system better. Even if you're using a GUI, knowing where user homes and logs are located is super beneficial.
That sounds like a cool project! I'll definitely consider setting up a headless server.