I'm eager to dive into Linux without relying on Google, blogs, or videos. Can I effectively learn Linux just by using the `man` command? Is there a specific "Start Here" page recommended for newcomers to Linux, especially for popular distributions?
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The Linux Foundation offers a fantastic free 60-hour introductory course that could really help you out. You can find it here: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/introduction-to-linux/.
Just a heads-up, 'Linux From Scratch' is a project that guides you in building your own Linux system, but it may not be what you're looking for if you want general usage tips. You might want to focus on getting started with any general-purpose Linux distro first.
You can start with the command `man intro` to get a beginner's overview of man pages. It's a great entry point! Check this out: https://linux.die.net/man/1/intro
Don't forget to look on YouTube! Channels like "Learning Linux TV" have good content to help you out.
The man pages won't provide a complete guide from beginner to pro, but you can start off by reading `man man` to understand the system. Then, there's also `info` pages that offer linked documentation; check `info info`. It's like a basic web browser for command documentation.
Didn't know this existed, cool!