Linux for Beginners
Channel: The New Oil
Date: 2022-05-03

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You've probably heard a lot about "Linux." But you may not really know exactly what it is, or why should you use it. Maybe you're scared it might be overly complicated and don't know where to start. In this video, I attempt to break down everything you need to know to feel confident diving into Linux for the first time.

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0:41 Promo Spot
1:48 Message to Linux veterans
2:45 What is Linux?
4:10 Why should you use Linux?
6:12 Different versions of Linux
7:09 Recommended distributions
7:58 Installing Linux
9:04 Installing programs
12:28 Updating Linux & Programs
13:55 Getting Help with Linux
16:06 Promo Spot
16:53 More resources

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Source 16: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47h-GAs6Jho; https://odysee.com/@AlphaNerd:8/upgrading-an-old-thinkpad-with-linux:3
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