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I just started using Linux... any great tips?
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My main recommendation is this - The more techsavvy you are, the harder a switch to Linux will be, because you know how to do some complex things on Windows, and now you'll have to relearn it on Linux.
Take your time, Google lots, and just know the ceiling on Linux is much higher for power users, so getting over the initial hump will reward you greatly
I also switched to linux after using windows for more than 10 years. I still havent gotten used to linux yet. There are still a lot of things I struggle with.
I kind of had difficulty setting up my printer, I tried to install the HP drivers but it did not install. But none of this installation was required because linux supports driverless printing throught the cups service which I wish I knew earlier.
Another is the use of vi text editor, I couldn' t figure out how to even edit the file and save the file🤣.
Yeah many more examples. It is a bumpy ride. But it is all worth it.
You don't have to learn
viif you don't want to. Just switch your default text editor to one that you like (it doesn't even have to be a GUI one)Yes, I am using nano currently.
But i would like to learn Vi or vim
I second this. Just going through vimtutor a couple times and then learning how to use the :help pages effectively is all you need to make vim usable.
I'd recommend using neovim over plain vim though, if not for any reason other than it has nicer defaults.
Like other comments mention, neovim is way better and use preconfigured setups (like Astrovim) when getting started to discover features you like and then get to writing your own configurations.
Also
microis way better thannanofoa simple edits and available on most package managers.You should try installing vim ("Vi IMproved") and run the
vimtutorprogram it comes with, it walks you through the basics. Vim is addictive.sudo install micro
It's like the nano text editor, but point and click.
Patience pays a lot.