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rodermus
7y

Still new to dev, so I'm only used to windows but I want to try Linux. Don't want chance messing up my expensive pc, so instead, installing on old laptop I've been keeping in the closet. Installing Ubuntu Gnome, looked like a safe choice for beginner. This way I can try it out without consequence and possibly get new life out of an old machine.
Incidentally, any Linux specific apps/programs you'd recommend to a newbie?

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  • 0
    7y
    1st install sublime || atom. Then I would recommend to learn bash scripting to make your easier while using Linux.
  • 0
    7y
    Do not use Sublime Text because it's proprietary. You should learn vim or emacs and Atom is fine as well...
  • 4
    7y
    I will promise full, free, non-commercial, 24/7 support if you will go with debian

    Despite what you choose, get familiar with console, do as much as possible there, try not to touch mouse/touchpad.

    Get virtual box and experiment, build drivers, mess up with your system and try to fix it, experiment with tools and software.

    Best of luck, and welcome to unix family :)
  • 0
    7y
    @pajaja so? Sublime is a great editor.

    But vim is of course another great option
  • 2
    7y
    are you sure you don't want to install something more lightweight if you're using an old machine?
  • 0
    7y
    @karwler maybe should have. But oh well, I'll play around with this a bit and if it's unmanageable then I've learned something and can install something different
  • 0
    7y
    Off topic: but being worried that you will 'screw up your expensive pc' is going to hold you back in the long run. You should be comfortable installing operating systems if you're going to get into proper dev work.

    On topic: learn to use vim or emacs, learn the command line, learn how to use your package manager.
  • 1
    7y
    True c/c++ wizards use emacs :)
  • 0
    7y
    @mrtnrdl
    Why so serious?
  • 1
    7y
    Just use Virtualbox on your expensive pc and install Ubuntu or another Distribution there. Allocate enough resources for your VM and you will barely miss a "real" installation.

    It also has the added benefits that it's safe for your main machine, easy to backup and easy to experiment with.
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