A very basic guide that will briefly go over the various distributions with their advantages and disadvantages. By the end the user should be able to create and maintain a stable desktop environment free of forced bloatware that should last them for years.

• [ ] Explain why some people choose Linux as their OS
  • [ ] Also mention the common issues and growing pains
• [ ] Go over the different distributions and how they differ from one another
  • [ ] Give examples of different branches within each distribution
• [ ] Setup Guides
  • [ ] Good maintenance practices

More advanced topics in case they’re needed

• [ ] Linux coding
  • [x] Where to get started
  • [x] Setting up a safe test environment
  • [ ] Automating tasks
  • [ ] Creating personal desktop setups
• [ ] Virtual Machines
  • [ ] GPU pass through

Terminology

User Privileges

• $: User
• #: Root or Admin

Choosing a Distribution

Ubuntu

Arch

Installation

Like with any other operating system, you need access to a .iso file to setup your Linux environment.

Fresh Install

You need to have the .iso file on a removable device for a fresh install!