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Go buy a linux book at a charity shop or a library sale! (programming.dev)
submitted 2 days ago by 0101100101@programming.dev to c/linux@programming.dev
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A great way to learn the basics. It'll be old, but that's ok. It's going to cover all the shell basics and then more. It's still going to be useful, it'll cost you pennies, you'll be able to dip into it when you want, and you'll be giving to a good cause.

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[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 days ago (12 children)

OK Boomer.

Counterpoint: everything one needs to learn Linux is online.

[–] MXX53@programming.dev 5 points 2 days ago (9 children)

Physical books are great. Internet goes out or other devices die and you need to complete work. These are reasons I like to have book references.

Also, one of my favorite things to do when reading is writing in my margins. When I figure something out or find something interesting I like to write it in my own words in the margins, and then if I have to reference again, I have my own words and explanation in the margins to help myself understand faster and better.

I also like to add sticky notes for the same purpose.

[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

If the internet is gone I have no need for a Linux box.

E: and if it is really just me in my own LAN then I have the man pages

[–] 0101100101@programming.dev 1 points 1 day ago

If the internet is gone I have no need for a Linux box.

Linux isn't dependent on the internet FYI. It doesn't send telemetrics data to Microsoft for example.

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