Operating System Woes

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I was a Linux newbie many years back and felt like you...overwhelmed. It gets better because you learn more of the basics fairly easily (there's a real short Linux Bible pocketbook that's awesome) and then you'll be amazed at how simple things become.

Then, if you're like me, you try to do more and more and end up breaking something. Ubuntu Server is my choice, but I also minimize it when I install to get rid of most of the unnecessary packages. I second the idea of a learning platform...I started with a Raspberry Pi and learned very quickly while learning Docker at the same time.

And don't forget, when you get stuck, there are plenty of Linux folks around to help out. Even here.