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Hey Linux community,

I'm a 13 year old student who's been diving into Linux and working on some projects like setting up a Raspberry Pi 5 for AI-based noise detection, automating tasks using bash scripts, and experimenting with lightweight distros for older hardware.

While I'm learning a lot, I still feel like there's so much more to explore - like better optimizing performance for resource-heavy tasks on my Raspberry Pi.

What are some advanced Linux tools or concepts you wish you had known when you first started? Would love some advice from the pros here! :)
 


linux_pi said:
While I'm learning a lot, I still feel like there's so much more to explore
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you have the tutorial pages on this forum and short articles on our sister site linux-tips.us
 
kc1di said:
This page may be helpful to you. It goes from basic to more complex is several areas. Enjoy the learning.
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Thanks a lot, @kc1di Checked it out, its super easy to learn. This'll help me learn more systematically rather than just trying and experimenting out.
 
Your original title was "can you convince my Dad to install Linux"

Learn how to add a Linux Mint.iso to a usb stick, boot the pc to that usb stck and let him explore.

Whatever you do...DO NOT double click on the 'Install Linux mint" icon on the desktop

Running Linux Mint in that way is harmless....it will do no harm to the existing OS at all....(it runs in RAM not on the hard drive)

It would be a good idea to discuss with your Dad what you have in mind, before you do it
 
Condobloke said:
Your original title was "can you convince my Dad to install Linux"

Learn how to add a Linux Mint.iso to a usb stick, boot the pc to that usb stck and let him explore.

Whatever you do...DO NOT double click on the 'Install Linux mint" icon on the desktop

Running Linux Mint in that way is harmless....it will do no harm to the existing OS at all....(it runs in RAM not on the hard drive)

It would be a good idea to discuss with your Dad what you have in mind, before you do it
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I was planning that, but I figured that he would get convinced as I'm going for a CTF and you'll need Linux. I have done that many times before but I lost my data because it needed a Bitlocker recovery key which I didn't know. So, I had to clear everything through diskpart. He says Linux isn't everything and wants me to explore other areas of technology. I had to convince him that it is simpler and will be more useful to me. Thanks for the reply, @Condobloke
 
linux_pi said:
Hey Linux community,

I'm a 13 year old student who's been diving into Linux and working on some projects like setting up a Raspberry Pi 5 for AI-based noise detection, automating tasks using bash scripts, and experimenting with lightweight distros for older hardware.

While I'm learning a lot, I still feel like there's so much more to explore - like better optimizing performance for resource-heavy tasks on my Raspberry Pi.

What are some advanced Linux tools or concepts you wish you had known when you first started? Would love some advice from the pros here! :)
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I also work with raspberry pi, mostly the 4b. If you have a 4b or better you might want to check out fedora on the pi. I use it and it is amazing. works perfectly right out of the box. Also no issues with the raspbian OS which is usually woefully out of date by the time you get it.
 
APTI said:
I also work with raspberry pi, mostly the 4b. If you have a 4b or better you might want to check out fedora on the pi. I use it and it is amazing. works perfectly right out of the box. Also no issues with the raspbian OS which is usually woefully out of date by the time you get it.
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I've got a Pi 3B+, a Pi 4B, and a Pi 5. My Pi 4 is running Ubuntu. Fedora is a good choice, to be honest. I've tried RHEL once, took some time to get it up and running. I'll try it out.


Thanks
 
@linux_pi :-

I'll throw this in the mix. Whatever else you do, know this.....and while you're at it, paste it down hard under your tin hat. Do NOT try to convince established users of other OSes to switch to Linux.

I've tried this myself. I very soon learnt to hold my tongue, and talk about/discuss Linux only if others express genuine interest in it.

You'll encounter various degrees of resistance, ranging from disbelief to outright hostility. Despite that users of other OSes may well be fed up to the back teeth with their systems, most folks are relatively "comfortable" with what they already know....and see no reason whatsoever to have to learn yet another new way of doing something they've been used to doing for years.

Far, far better to let people decide to try Linux out and come to it in their own good time. It's then that they'll appreciate any help & advice you may feel like dispensing.

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You're lucky. You're at the best time of your life right now - the peak of your ability to learn - when enquiring young minds soak up new ideas and concepts like a sponge, and are doubtless itching to get to grips with all these different ideas. Most of us were probably the same in our youth, but you need to appreciate that many of us 'regulars' are at the other end of our working lives.....indeed, several here are already retired, yet enjoy computing as a way of keeping the grey matter active. And we enjoy the company and the convivial, friendly atmosphere..!

Just some advice from an old fart who's "been there, done that, bought the t-shirt, worn it out AND replaced it" more times than I care to remember (as if it'll make any difference!) :p


Mike. ;)
 
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MikeWalsh said:
@linux_pi :-

I'll throw this in the mix. Whatever else you do, know this.....and while you're at it, paste it down hard under your tin hat. Do NOT try to convince established users of other OSes to switch to Linux.

I've tried this myself. I very soon learnt to hold my tongue, and talk about/discuss Linux only if others express genuine interest in it.

You'll encounter various degrees of resistance, ranging from disbelief to outright hostility. Despite that users of other OSes may well be fed up to the back teeth with their systems, most folks are relatively "comfortable" with what they already know....and see no reason whatsoever to have to learn yet another new way of doing something they've been used to doing for years.

Far, far better to let people decide to try Linux out and come to it in their own good time. It's then that they'll appreciate any help & advice you may feel like dispensing.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~​

You're lucky. You're at the best time of your life right now - the peak of your ability to learn - when enquiring young minds soak up new ideas and concepts like a sponge, and are doubtless itching to get to grips with all these different ideas. Most of us were probably the same in our youth, but you need to appreciate that many of us 'regulars' are at the other end of our working lives.....indeed, several here are already retired, yet enjoy computing as a way of keeping the grey matter active. And we enjoy the company and the convivial, friendly atmosphere..!

Just some advice from an old fart who's "been there, done that, bought the t-shirt, worn it out AND replaced it" more times than I care to remember (as if it'll make any difference!) :p


Mike. ;)
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Wow... This advice is genuinely insightful and inspiring! I often encourage my friends to explore Linux, believing it could benefit them greatly, but most of them argue that Windows is better. Now, I can better understand why so many say that this stage in life is the best time to learn and grow. I’ll probably appreciate this even more as I get older.

Reading this post has made me a lot happier and more motivated. I used to think older generations weren’t very familiar with computers, but now I see that people of all ages can enjoy and excel in computing. This realization inspires me to keep learning and exploring. Thank you so much, @MikeWalsh
 
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