Who uses Linux instead of Windows?
I do. I use Ubuntu. And playing around with Tails right now.
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FrozenWasteland · 61-69, M
I use Linux for software development, but I'm not convinced that it's the best OS for general usage for the casual user. And this is coming from a guy who pretty much despises Windows and knows nothing about iOS. Linux takes a good deal of commitment to get comfortable with using at any sort of deep level. It's quirky in places and, honestly, good help is hard to find. It's easy enough to use at a "basic" sort of level, but once you get beyond that, there is a big learning curve.
I think Ubuntu is a great choice for a Linus distro. It is well-maintained, stable and pretty easy to keep current. Like you say, it's virus resistant -- but stay cautious -- nothing is foolproof.
My best suggestion for learning to do things from a terminal window is to use internet resources to try to find stuff at your level. Stack Exchange is a great place to read -- and at least some of it probably isn't too deep for a beginner to learn from -- but I wouldn't recommend asking questions there unless you have a pretty thick skin. Much of the experienced Linux community isn't overly friendly to beginners -- they expect you to learn on your own. I'm sure there are a number of good learning resources, but it's been way too long since I've looked.
If there are a couple of specific commands you want to learn more about, drop me a message and I'll dig up a resource or two.
Good luck on your journey...
I think Ubuntu is a great choice for a Linus distro. It is well-maintained, stable and pretty easy to keep current. Like you say, it's virus resistant -- but stay cautious -- nothing is foolproof.
My best suggestion for learning to do things from a terminal window is to use internet resources to try to find stuff at your level. Stack Exchange is a great place to read -- and at least some of it probably isn't too deep for a beginner to learn from -- but I wouldn't recommend asking questions there unless you have a pretty thick skin. Much of the experienced Linux community isn't overly friendly to beginners -- they expect you to learn on your own. I'm sure there are a number of good learning resources, but it's been way too long since I've looked.
If there are a couple of specific commands you want to learn more about, drop me a message and I'll dig up a resource or two.
Good luck on your journey...
