The Call to Adventure
5 mins
What is GNU/Linux and why do I use it? In short, it’s a free and open operating system that’s at the cutting edge of technology, aligns with my values, and is just so much fun.
Go Linux!
A short, honest guide to motivate and facilitate migrations to GNU/Linux.
This is my personal take on transitioning from Windows or macOS to GNU/Linux. Most online guides I’ve seen are too abstract and lack a lot of basic understanding of Linux as a whole. They also tend to lie, although I’m not sure how aware of this the authors are. My goal is to provide the necessary information to make the switch as smooth as possible.
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out on Mastodon or just send me an email!
Preparing for the Quest
3 mins
The internet is riddled with content for Linux beginners. Most of that content, I have come to realise, lacks a lot of basic understanding of Linux as a whole. In my experience, there are three things you need to consider before committing to Linux as your new OS: app availability, distributions, and user interface (desktop environment).
Choose your Destiny
4 mins
Linux distributions offer a diverse range of options due to the open and flexible nature of GNU/Linux. Instead of a single, monolithic version, users can choose from various distributions tailored to different preferences and needs.