https://timfo.xyz/tags/linux/ Recent content in Linux on Tim's Portolio Hugo en-us Mon, 25 May 2026 12:30:00 +1000 https://timfo.xyz/posts/making-choice-switch-linux/ Mon, 25 May 2026 12:30:00 +1000 https://timfo.xyz/posts/making-choice-switch-linux/ <p><em>What awaits on the other side?</em></p> <p>A short brief on what awaits you in the world of Linux, alongside some personal recommendations and links to further reading.</p> <p><strong>Contents</strong> <div class="contents"> <nav id="TableOfContents"> <ul> <li><a href="#some-context-and-history">Some Context and History</a></li> <li><a href="#why-should-i-use-linux">Why Should I Use Linux?</a></li> <li><a href="#how-can-i-install-linux">How Can I Install Linux?</a> <ul> <li><a href="#dual-boot">Dual-Boot</a></li> <li><a href="#standalone">Standalone</a></li> <li><a href="#virtualised">Virtualised</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="#whats-a-desktop-environment">What&rsquo;s a Desktop Environment?</a> <ul> <li><a href="#kde">KDE</a></li> <li><a href="#gnome">GNOME</a></li> <li><a href="#xfce">XFCE</a></li> <li><a href="#anything-else">Anything Else?</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="#whats-a-distro-distribution-and-which-do-i-pick">What’s a Distro (Distribution), and Which Do I Pick?</a> <ul> <li><a href="#fedora-silverbluekinoite">Fedora Silverblue/Kinoite</a></li> <li><a href="#cachyos">CachyOS</a></li> <li><a href="#ubuntu">Ubuntu</a></li> <li><a href="#yet-another-distro">Yet Another Distro</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="#how-do-i-use-linux">How do I Use Linux?</a> <ul> <li><a href="#the-filesystem">The Filesystem</a></li> <li><a href="#the-terminal">The Terminal</a></li> <li><a href="#the-package-manager">The Package Manager</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="#are-there-any-learning-resources-you-recommend">Are There Any Learning Resources You Recommend?</a> <ul> <li><a href="#the-arch-wiki">The Arch Wiki</a></li> <li><a href="#ltt--short-circuit">LTT &amp; Short Circuit</a></li> <li><a href="#forums">Forums</a></li> <li><a href="#using-ai">Using AI</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </p>