how to start in linux

[aamir mehboob]

Hello i need to start in linux with 12 years of exp in windows. where do i start and how much time and effort needed to become professional in linux. Need help.

 

[Brickwizard]

professional in linux. Need help.

Welcome to the forums
I have been using Linux for over 20 years and still learning.

https://www.linux.org/threads/how-do-i-try-linux.45037/

https://www.linux.org/threads/what-is-the-best-linux-distribution-which-should-i-use.43789/

https://www.linux.org/threads/new-to-linux-this-is-a-must-read.21578/

How Do I Install Linux (A General Guide) • Linux Tips

 

[Condobloke]

G'day aamir, Welcome to Linux.org

Using/learning is not an overnite experience. It takes much time and quite a bit of effort.....in oyur words, to become 'professional'....that means efficient to a high degree

probably the smartest way to start may be to load a usb stick with the Linux Mint .iso and boot to it in your pc's ram....from there simply use it to explore all of the system etc
Doing that is safe....it will not harm the existing OS

Any changes you make to Linux mint in that scenario will not be saved.....so if you break it or run out of patience, simply reboot and start again.

 

[Trenix25]

Install something like Linux Mint, which seems to be the popular distribution around here, on a spare hard drive and give it a go. Ask people here questions as they arise.

Signed,

Matthew Campbell

 

[/dev/pie]

Hello i need to start in linux with 12 years of exp in windows. where do i start and how much time and effort needed to become professional in linux. Need help.

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