Collection of Linux Resources
Tags: linux, beginners, books, collection
Published: 2019-11-26 16:00:04

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Below, you'll find a collection of Linux resources categorized into resource types - videos, books, sites, etc. I hope it will serve you well in your journey of becoming a Linux Master ;)

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## Learn Linux Sites for Beginners

Name | Description
:------|:------:|:-------:
[Linux Journey](https://linuxjourney.com) | Guides ordered by topic with exercises
[Techmint Linux](https://www.tecmint.com/free-online-linux-learning-guide-for-beginners) | written articles/lessons
[Linux Survival](https://linuxsurvival.com/linux-tutorial-introduction) | Interactive guide
[Linuxcommand](http://linuxcommand.org) | Learn the ways of the command line
[Ryanstutorials](https://ryanstutorials.net/linuxtutorial) | written guides for beginners
[Vim Adventures](https://vim-adventures.com) | Learn how to use Vim by playing a game
[LYM](https://lym.readthedocs.io/en/latest) | Focuses on the command line. While it's great, I wouldn't start from it


## Linux Videos

Video | Level
:------|:--------:
[The Complete Linux Course: Beginner to Power User!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBp0Rb-ZJak&t=6578s) | Beginner
[learnlinux.tv](https://www.learnlinux.tv) | All
[The Linux Basics Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bju_FdCo42w&list=PLtK75qxsQaMLZSo7KL-PmiRarU7hrpnwK) | Beginner
[The Complete Linux Course: Beginner to Power User!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBp0Rb-ZJak) | Beginner
[Learning the Linux File System](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIXzJ3Rz9po) | Beginner
[Linux Hands On: The Advanced Terminal Commands](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NodKFuUocQY) | Beginner...name is misleading
[10 Linux Interview Questions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0QGLMwR-lY&t=812s) | Beginner
[Unix System Calls](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHu7qI1gDPA&list=PLX1h5Ah4_XcfL2NCX9Tw4Hm9RcHhC14vs) | Advanced


## Blogs & News sites

Name | Comments
:------|:-------:
[Phoronix](https://www.phoronix.com) | News
[nixCraft](http://cyberciti.biz) | Blog, Linux Tips, Hacks, Tutorials
[thegeekstuff](http://www.thegeekstuff.com) | Blog on Linux, Open Source and other topics
[Brendangregg](http://www.brendangregg.com/overview.html) | Blog which focuses on Linux Performances
[Enable Sysadmin](https://www.redhat.com/sysadmin) | Red Hat blog which focuses on Linux System Administration

## Linux Books

Title | Comments
:------:|:--------:
[The Linux Command Line](http://linuxcommand.org/tlcl.php) | Free. Great for learning the command line
[Linux Bible](https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Linux+Bible%2C+9th+Edition-p-9781118999875) | Not Free, covers many beginner and advanced topics
[A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming](https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Commands-Editors-Programming-ebook/dp/B002ZM6KDM) | Not Free. Focusing on practical learning with many examples
[Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference](http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/index_main.html) | There is a free version
[Linux Bible](https://www.amazon.com/Linux-Bible-Christopher-Negus/dp/1118999878/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=linux+bible&qid=1574779258&sr=8-1) | Not Free. Covers many beginner and also advanced topics
[linux-training.be](http://linux-training.be) | Free. Little bit outdated (2015)
[Modern Operating Systems](https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Operating-Systems-Andrew-Tanenbaum/dp/013359162X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Modern+Operating+Systems&qid=1574779749&sr=8-1) | Not Free. Covers advanced topics. Deep dive into Linux Internals
[Understanding the Linux Kernel](https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Linux-Kernel-Third-Daniel/dp/0596005652/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Understanding-Linux-Kernel&qid=1574780622&sr=8-1) | Not Free. Advanced. Deep dive into Linux kernel
[Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces](http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~remzi/OSTEP) | Great book on Operating System internals

## Documentation

Title | Comments
:------:|:--------:
[Man pages](http://man7.org/linux/man-pages) | The online version of `man` command
[The Linux Documentation Project](http://tldp.org) | pure greatness

## Linux Development Books 

Title | Comments
:------:|:--------:
[Debugging with GDB: The GNU Source-Level Debugger](https://www.amazon.com/Debugging-GDB-GNU-Source-Level-Debugger/dp/1680921436/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Debugging+with+GDB&qid=1574779408&sr=8-1) | Not Free
[Unix Network Programming](https://www.amazon.com/Unix-Network-Programming-Sockets-Networking/dp/0131411551/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Unix+Network&qid=1574779572&sr=8-1) | Not Free
[Linux Kernel Development](https://www.amazon.com/Linux-Kernel-Development-Robert-Love/dp/0672329468/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=linux+system+programming&qid=1571742142&sr=8-8&linkCode=sl1&tag=coderscat-20&linkId=04de37d03084c2135921c9f15e858ac1&language=en_US) | Not Free

## Forums and Communities 

Name | Comments
:------|:-------:
[linuxquestions.org](https://www.linuxquestions.org) | 
[unix.stackexchange.com](https://unix.stackexchange.com) | 
[askubuntu.com](https://askubuntu.com) | 
[Reddit Linux](https://www.reddit.com/r/linux) |
[Linux.org](https://www.linux.org/forums) |
[Reddit Commandline](https://www.reddit.com/r/commandline) | Not exclusive to Linux command line

## Online Courses (Not Free)

Name | Description
:------|:-------:
[Linux Academy](https://linuxacademy.com) | great courses. pay yearly or monthly
[Udemy](https://www.udemy.com) | payment per course

## Random 

Name | Comments
:------|:-------:
[Kernel.org](https://www.kernel.org) | Linux Kernel archives
[GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com) | Gaming on Linux
[DistroWatch](https://distrowatch.com) | Discussions and reviews of Linux distributions
[DistroTest](https://distrotest.net) | Test a distro online before actually using it
[Linux From Scratch](http://www.linuxfromscratch.org) | For crazy people who would like to build a custom Linux :) |
[KaliTutorials](https://www.kalitutorials.net) | shhh...
[explainshell](https://explainshell.com) | write down a command-line to see the help text that matches each argument
[Unix Philosophy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix_philosophy) | Name says it all...
[CommandlineFu](https://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/browse) | Great command-line gems