| Internet users are usually scared to switch over to Linux from their currently used operating systems and Linux experts are always pro-active in making them understand how Linux can help them by several means. But still users feel sceptical to step forward with Linux. So here we have some useful tips for you to let you feel at ease with Linux and find immense success with this open source operating system. |  |
1. Using the terminal:
People are usually scared of using the terminal on Linux. Yes, from its look the terminal definitely looks scary but there are loads of online tutorials which can help you in running commands on the terminal. But using the terminal is not a mandatory thing. Regular Linux users use the terminal because terminal makes some procedures easy on the operating system. Hence, using the terminal is just a preference and not anything compulsory. The terminal is not at all that much tough as it looks like. It's very easy to learn how to use the terminal. There are so many online articles which can let you gain a grasp on the Linus terminal with proper practice.
2. Desktop environments:
Tons of desktop environments are offered in this operating system and choosing the best for you is a task. You can keep it simple by restricting yourself to the popular ones like GNOME, KDE, Xfce, LXDE, Cinnamon, MATE, and Unity – which are usually the default desktop environments with the popular Linux distributions. That's the USP of Linux – you have the right to choose the best one for you. Moreover, there are plenty of online communities to provide you support whenever needed.
3. Software and hardware support:
For a Linux user, software and hardware support is excellent. Over the years, Linux hardware support has improved a lot and most of the Linux distros offer a live environment where you can test the hardware before committing Linux to your hard drive.
4. Overcome your fear right now:
The above issues are the biggest ones which prevent users from switching to Linux. Now to overcome the fear, they have to try out Linux. Linux can be tried out, even if it's not installed on your computer. You can try it out on a live environment by booting from the installation media and you can also install Linux in a virtual machine to install apps and updates. In this way you can go with the trial process without making any permanent change to your current system. When your fear is gone, you install Linux in your system, set it up and use it for some time. Then gradually you'll come to know what to expect from the OS exactly and at which time. Till the time you are completely comfortable with Linux, you should keep on trying.
5. Try It!
It's not a very usual case these days, though, that someone is not able to use Linux for technical reasons. Linux supports almost every operation on a computer. It's just required that people overcome their fear and switch to the operating system confidently. Keep trying, learn new things and keep on questioning through a search engine and also the well-known resources. We wish you have a great time with Linux on your computer now.
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Sanchari Banerjee, EFYTIMES News Network
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