linuxidx
user@linuxidx:~$ whoami

The Linux index for people who'd rather just get started.

Plain-English guides, an honest directory of the tools that matter, and a finder that points you at the right distro in three clicks.

find your distro

1. What's the machine?

Old / low-spec Modern laptop/desktop Server / homelab

2. How comfortable are you?

New to Linux Some experience I live in the terminal
Pick one from each row to get a recommendation.

the essentials

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Best beginner distros

Where to start without regretting it a week later.

$ pick-a-distro
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Essential commands

The 25 commands that cover 90% of daily use.

$ man everything
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How to install Linux

From USB stick to first boot, the safe way.

$ dd if=distro.iso
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Linux vs Windows

An honest, non-zealot comparison for switchers.

$ diff os
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Best distro for gaming

Proton, drivers and the distros that get out of your way.

$ proton run

trending in open source

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