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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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Everytime I try to start something with Linux I fail. (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by Squizzy@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I just want something as a proof of concept that this can be for me. I am aware I am the problem.

But everything is wildly difficult for me. I pulled back from docker after realising it was above my skillset, I just want to try home assisstant with a few lights but fair enough it is beyond me.

I opted to install a game, fail. Learn about wine and bottles. Start a bottle and get told I only have 8gb free in directory, I cannot for the life of me see where it is getting that from.

Please god someone tell me there is a step by step for the fucking imbeciles out there on where to start!?

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[–] nottelling@lemmy.world 28 points 2 months ago (8 children)

Docker won't make much sense if you don't understand the underlying Linux systems and/or applications.

It's similar with Wine and Bottles. If you don't get what's in the bottle, then running the bottle won't make sense.

Find tasks that run on the native OS. learn to manage Linux itself. skip containers, Snap, virtual machines, etc.

try running a web server using httpd or something.

[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (7 children)

Yeah I need a basic basic start, hello linux world type shit. Except more basic than that.

[–] Farnsworth@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Try opening a terminal an typing echo 'Hello World!' My two cents: You can forget about Linux for a while. Using a terminal is more important. Here's a classic guide: https://mywiki.wooledge.org/BashGuide

[–] MyNameIsRichard@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Linux Journey will take you through the basics.

[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Thank you for this.

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