Linux - Where to start

I wanted to try Linux too, when i show my show my friends doing great things on it. But what always stopped me the lack of knowledge regarding Linux, and tons of choice to choose from.

Today i will be sharing few tips so that it will be easier for for you. I think below points will be enough to start with Linux and its wonder full world.

• How to install Linux
• Which Distro to choose from
• Installed it, now what ?
• How to be Linux expert

How to Install Linux

Earlier back in my days, when i started using linux, the biggest challenge for me was, how to install it. We were needed to created the partition manually, and coming from windows it was a tedious task to do it from command-line. 

          Over the years, developer tackled it, and now many of Distribution's use simple GUI based installer, which is more easier than installing Windows i guess.

There are thousands of tutorial over the net, on how to install it. just google it. (Will be posting in future for same)

But the best part is live CD. where you can test a Linux distro from a live CD or USB. One of the best option to start with, use can use linux os without installing it with your system and others.

Which Distro to choose from

Most annoying part for someone who wants to start with this wonderful thing. There are lots of Distribution's out there with lot's of Desktop Environment and lot and lots of forks for all kind of softwares in it. This becomes pain when needed to decide what to choose. Below is the list i thought appropriate for all kind of linux users.

1. Newcomers - Ubuntu, Mint, Elementry OS, Chalet OS and other Ubuntu based derivatives. 
• Why Ubuntu - It is more user friendly GUI based OS than others, and you will easily find solutions for it over the net, if you face any kind of problem
2. Low end PC - For low specs PC or net books, i would go with Linux lite, elementry OS, Lubuntu.

I would suggest more, but i think this article will be more useful.
https://www.linux.com/news/best-linux-distros-2016

 Alternate to install it to your computer, is to either install it to Virtual Box's or to install cygwin.

Installed it, now what ?

First thing would be to get familiar with command line as well as you are familiar with you GUI. There are inbuilt commands for most of the things you want to do. Try using them or take a tour of beginners tutorial from educational sites, like TutorailsPoint and EDX .

How to be Linux expert

The hardest part is to start, once you get familiar with it, you have many options to decide on which direction you want to go.