MYLINUX

:: WHAT IS LINUX? ::

Linux is a free, open-source operating system kernel. Anyone can look at its code, change it, and share it. On top of that kernel, people build full operating systems called "distributions" — you install one of those, not "Linux" by itself.

:: WHO CREATED LINUX? ::

A Finnish student named Linus Torvalds started Linux in 1991 as a hobby project while studying at the University of Helsinki. He posted it online and asked for help — programmers around the world jumped in, and it grew into what powers servers, phones (Android), and countless devices today.

:: HOW TO INSTALL LINUX ::

• Pick a distro (see the list below — Ubuntu or Mint are easiest for beginners).
• Download the .iso file from the distro's official website.
• Write it to a USB stick with a tool like Rufus or Balena Etcher.
• Boot from the USB (usually F12 / F2 / Del at startup) and follow the installer.
• Try "Try without installing" first if you're not sure yet!

:: HOW TO FIX COMMON ERRORS ::

• Black screen on boot: try adding "nomodeset" to boot options.
• No Wi-Fi: check if your card needs proprietary drivers (common on Broadcom cards).
• "Command not found": you probably need to install that program first with your package manager.
• System won't boot after update: boot into an older kernel from the GRUB menu.
• When in doubt: read the error message carefully and search it — someone else has hit it too.

:: ALL THE DISTROS ::

:: DISTRO-O-MATIC 2000 GENERATOR ::

Answer 3 questions and the machine will tell you which distro to install!

:: LEAVE A COMMENT ::

Talk about distros, ask questions, argue about init systems — go wild.