Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start?

From	Borax Man <boraxman@geidiprime.invalid>
Newsgroups	comp.os.linux.misc
Subject	Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start?
Date	2026-03-26 11:57 +0000
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On 2026-03-26, The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:
> On 26/03/2026 09:46, Oguz Kaan Ocal wrote:
>> I’m thinking about switching from Windows to Linux, but I don’t know 
>> anything about Linux—I’m just an end-user and don’t know a single 
>> command-line command. Is there a resource I can use to learn, or will I 
>> have to teach myself if I switch?
>
> Install a noob friendly distro - I recommend Mint. If you ever used 
> windows XP its very similar in look and feel.
>
> https://linuxmint.com/
>
> There is a forum for new users and very good installation and getting 
> started guide,
> https://forums.linuxmint.com/
> https://linuxmint.com/documentation.php
>
> There will be no need to use the command line or program anything. 
> installation is way easier than installing Windows 11.
>
> Download the iso and burn a USB drive or stick or CD and boot from that 
> and follow instructions
>
> You can try it out from that boot medium before you install it to the 
> hard drive to get a feel for the interface.
>
> If you cant get online help and are stuck ask here
>

Mint is a good choice for new people.

As for the command line, you won't need it, but it can be really useful.

I use the command line still, to do the following sort of things...

Batch operations on files.  For example, resizing a bunch of images, or
converting some OPUS format downloaded files to MP3 for my car stereo.
If you need to repeat something multiple times for multiple files, the
command line is good.

Some command line programs, such as groff, running a compiler.

Some file management.

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Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? Oguz Kaan Ocal <oguzkaanocal3169@hotmail.com> - 2026-03-26 12:46 +0300
  Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-03-26 10:13 +0000
    Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? Borax Man <boraxman@geidiprime.invalid> - 2026-03-26 11:57 +0000
      Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-03-26 12:58 +0000
    Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? rbowman <bowman@montana.com> - 2026-03-26 21:53 +0000
      Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-03-27 10:49 +0000
        Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? rbowman <bowman@montana.com> - 2026-03-27 21:22 +0000
          Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? c186282 <c186282@nnada.net> - 2026-03-28 02:42 -0400
            Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-03-28 11:25 +0000
            Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? Borax Man <boraxman@geidiprime.invalid> - 2026-03-28 11:28 +0000
              Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-03-28 11:53 +0000
                Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? Borax Man <boraxman@geidiprime.invalid> - 2026-03-29 11:51 +0000
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            Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? John Ames <commodorejohn@gmail.com> - 2026-03-30 08:13 -0700
              Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? Lawrence D’Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid> - 2026-03-30 23:58 +0000
                Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? rbowman <bowman@montana.com> - 2026-03-31 04:55 +0000
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          Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-03-28 11:19 +0000
            Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-03-28 14:31 +0100
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              Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-03-28 15:28 +0000
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                Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? Lawrence D’Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid> - 2026-03-28 23:20 +0000
                Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? John Bokma <contact@johnbokma.com> - 2026-03-29 22:02 +0200
                Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? Lawrence D’Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid> - 2026-03-29 22:37 +0000
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                Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-03-29 03:04 +0100
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                Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? Richard Kettlewell <invalid@invalid.invalid> - 2026-03-29 10:11 +0100
                Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? Lawrence D’Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid> - 2026-03-28 21:38 +0000
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                Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-03-29 03:14 +0100
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              Re: Completely new to Linux—Zero coding knowledge. Where do I start? Lawrence D’Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid> - 2026-03-28 21:36 +0000
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