So past few months, I just got curious how OS actually works and decided to explore Linux properly. Not just running few commands and forgetting, but understanding things deeply. And trust me, it was a rollercoaster.
In the beginning, terminal felt scary. Just a black screen with blinking cursor. But slowly, I started learning basic commands Now it feels like I can do most stuff without even touching the mouse. Super productive once you get the hang of it.
Installing software was another challenge. I used to wonder what’s the deal with .tar.gz, .deb, Flatpak etc. Tried installing apps from source, messed up dependencies a lot of times, but learned how to clean things up. Sometimes it’s as simple as one command, sometimes it takes hours. But every time I solved something, it felt great.
Then came real debugging. Like something not working, system behaving weird, and no idea why. That’s when logs became my best friend. /var/log/ is gold. Also learned to tweak configs, fix broken installs, and read what the community is saying. Forums, Reddit, gpt these helped me more than any tutorial.
Also played around with system performance like how to reduce boot time, remove bloat, optimize memory etc. Not saying I’m a pro, but now at least I know where to look if something goes wrong.
How I actually learned all this? Mostly Google, official docs, watching some YouTube here and there. But biggest part was actually trying things. Breaking stuff, fixing it. That’s how I learned
One thing I realised Linux is not just about commands. It changes how you think. You start reading errors properly, stop panicking, and learn how to search smarter.
If you're also learning Linux or faced similar issues, let’s connect
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