What you should have known before switching to Linux from Windows?

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Great idea. I made the move about 18 months ago(Windows 10 to Linux Mint).

I think the following topics would speed along the transition process:

  1. File System comparisons . I was used to finding programs on the C: drive, and then Program Files, etc. Learning about the Linux File Hierarchy helped a lot.

  2. Software Package Management systems. Took me while to understand what people were arguing about regarding SNAPs and Flatpaks.
    2a. Software Management systems and how to use the Terminal to acquire software that isn’t available in the Software Management System’s repository.

  3. How much fun you can have using the Terminal to get things done or acquire system information. Linux seems vastly superior in coaxing out useful information with a few key stokes. I still remember how amazed I was at the inxi -Fxz command compared to Windows System Info tab.

  4. Customizaton options are overwhelming to the new user coming from the more perceived restrained environment of Windows.

I look forward to seeing your article.

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