Newbie’s Getting Started Guide to Linux

MakeUseOf is proud to present to you A Newbie’s Getting Started Guide to Linux!

If you’re a complete Linux newbie and looking for a quick and easy guide to get you started this is it. Get to know what it is all about, and familiarize yourself with the practical side.

In 20+ illustrated pages it shows how to get Linux running on your computer, presents the ins and outs of Ubuntu desktop, lists free Linux alternatives to popular Windows programs and more.

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  • ADRIAN ROBERT

    what is the best way to start as i’m a beginer ie as basic as starting from 0

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      Adrian,

      how about downloading and reading this guide? Might give you some ideas! :)

      • Martin

        How do I download this guide? I don’t see a link anywhere on the page other than one for android and iphone

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          Follow the steps under “How To Download” .

  • Agent047

    Thanks a ton !!!

  • Techbyte Co In

    Thanks for this useful linux guide
    Hope you will like this …
    Linux command shell on browser
    http://techbyte.co.in/run-linux-on-web-browser/

  • Futant

    Hello there, I recently recieved a Core external hard drive as a present, and am planning to buy a linux laptop (not partitioned). The external hard drive only lists windows under ‘operating system’. Will the two be compatible? Thanks.

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  • Prima

    thank’s for the guides. It’s really useful

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