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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Is PopOs a good option if i don't want to tinker much with the OS and do some basic tasks as web browsing etc? (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Hmmm...given the beginner friendly nature of distros like Linux Mint and Pop OS, I doubt you will find much tutorials centered around those distros (though you will definitely find a lot of commentators and reviewers talking about these distros and how "great" they are). However, if you want to learn about Linux as a whole, then there are definitely some great resources you can use to help you with that.

What is your preferred learning method? Do you like learning through reading, or do you prefer an online video tutorial where someone is simultaneously talking and demonstrating?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I tried watching courses for beginners on YouTube but most of them justshow how to install the OS andthe general overview of how to do basic things. While usingPopOss And Linux mint i tried unintalling softwares without internet and all it takes me to error page on their app store. I don't want to learn basic stuff by doing trial and error if i can learn it as a whole using a tutorial.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Well, if YouTube videos haven't been much help to you, then perhaps these books will give you what you want:

https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-books/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Thanks for the resources. I'll check them out.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Here’s a tutorial for removing packages without the app store:

https://itsfoss.com/apt-remove/