Hello. I would like to switch from Windows to Linux. Because of security and privacy.
My problem is that I've never done anything with Linux before. So I have no knowledge about Linux. In order not to make any mistakes when setting it up, I wanted to ask if there is a good Linux guide for beginners?
How do I set up a secure setup with Linux?
/u/SwallowareVII · N/A votes · 30th March, 2024 - 17:06 · Link
Getting your hands on it is the best way to learn, just install one on your main machine or in a virtual machine (VMware and Virtual Box are one of the best options) and start doing things you normally do with your system. In time you'll look up things you don't know, read wikies, and watch enough vidoes that you'll become very familiar with it. You can also watch some Linux Fundamentals videos if you like. Also, Ubuntu, Mint, and Debian are my favorite distros for beginners.
/u/Cryptobender999 · N/A votes · 30th March, 2024 - 14:03 · Link
You could start but using a VM on windows before making a bootable USB or installing on your entire harddrive or dualbooting. Ubuntu (my personal favorite for beginners) or Linux Mint (Very popular with older people and longtime windors users)
/u/echorunner · N/A votes · 30th March, 2024 - 14:53 · Link
Welcome to the best OS, I'm definitely not being being biased right now ;) Honestly, it's not a different world as the interface is just different. I would definitely recommend booting on VirtualBox first and when you are ready to fully commit, I would move over completely. I recommend Tails OS as it has the most security features and will allow you to pull out the USB when you're in a hurry to "leave" your laptop. If you want a more hacking focused OS, try Kali, it is my personal favourite. If you just want a OS for everyday use, try Ubuntu.
/u/MrRay · N/A votes · 30th March, 2024 - 15:44 · Link
youtube - Muda XD
/u/birdizdawerd · N/A votes · 30th March, 2024 - 17:17 · Link
I don't understand the question. Did you need a guide to learn how to use Windows too? I personally have no fucking clue how to use Windows, but I doubt I would need a guide. I would just fuck around and find out. That's just me though.
/u/cuckalert · N/A votes · 30th March, 2024 - 18:41 · Link
for dark web use usb to sd card converter install tails os on micro SD card use old laptop where u take the battery and HDD out use old laptop while plugged in no battery boot up in tails make a persistent storage. keep sd card within reach at all times when police raid you swallow it hole shit it out in jail and when u get bailed out continue your operation stay safe homie
/u/nightisdark2 · N/A votes · 30th March, 2024 - 20:40 · Link
for me i just installed debian with no DE and learned to use commands to find my way around. at first hard but then you get good faster than if use gui to use it. if you are non techie and just want point click os like window then install mint. easy to switch
/u/ByteStepper · N/A votes · 31st March, 2024 - 00:02 · Link
The ArchLinux is imo the best resource currently. Just look up packages/stuff you use there. There are lots of useful footnotes etc.
/u/DroppedOnMyHead · N/A votes · 1st April, 2024 - 01:01 · Link
There is a great pdf book by Michael Bazzell on his website Intelteqniques called Extreme Privacy Linux Devices Topics include: CHAPTER 1: Why Linux? CHAPTER 2: Hardware Configuration CHAPTER 3: OS Configuration CHAPTER 4: DNS Configuration CHAPTER 5: Applications CHAPTER 6: Web Browsers CHAPTER 7: VoIP Service CHAPTER 8: Virtual Machines CHAPTER 9: Custom Scripts CHAPTER 10: Updates & Maintenance CONCLUSION I have no affiliation with them but I love all his books and website has some great tools. This helped me decide to make the switch.