If you're just about to switch to Linux, read this.

Mr. Lemon — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:27:14 +0000

Well...Well...Well... You’re probably tired of Windows, too—or maybe you just want something new , And you think Linux is an interesting option, you HAVE to read this

What do I want to talk about?

You have likely already heard the name of the best distribution for beginners, but I will list a few options for you to choose from to get started. (We'll talk more about choosing a distro in another post.)

Linux mint (Cinnumon Recommended)
Pop_!OS
Ubuntu
Zorin OS
MX linux

Choose one to get started.

How do we use them for the first time?

NEVER install Linux fully on your computer. You have two options:

Virtual machine (recommended)
Dual boot

Dual-booting requires more complex steps—such as creating a bootable flash drive or partitioning the disk—but it leaves all the computer's resources available, allowing you to use the system normally.

A virtual machine is like running Linux as if it were an application; however, it consumes more resources, so you need a more powerful computer.

Installing them is simple, too—whether on a virtual machine or in a dual-boot setup. You can easily learn how to install it by watching a YouTube video and talking to an AI.

Important note: For a dual-boot installation, be sure to check the internet connection, audio, keyboard, mouse, and display within the live-USB before starting the installation. And make sure the USB drive is in good working order and has at least 8 GB of space.

Okay, I've installed it. How do I use it?

First of all, the basic terminal commands. (on linux yo have to learn it , else you are NOT a linux user)

Package manager

All the distributions mentioned here use the apt package manager. If you are using a different distribution, search online to find out how to use its package manager. Knowing how to search is a skill in itself! (Discussing package managers would take too long, so I won't talk about them.)

However, if you are using these distributions, you should know these commands for removing, installing, and updating.

for install something :

sudo apt install <package-name>

sudo : the root Access
apt : calling package manager
install : install something with APT

and then type the package name

for uninstalling a package :

sudo apt remove <package-name>

sudo : the root Access
apt : calling package manager
remove : remove something with APT

and then type the package name

for update every package in linux :

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade

run this two command

for updating just one package :

sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install <package>

Terminal commands

pwd
ls
cd
cat
mkdir
touch
cp
mv
rm
rmdir
find
file
tree
nano

here is the list of the commands you have to learn .
you can easy search :

linux command line crash course

linux command line for beginners