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Linux Mint is a free Linux-based operating system designed for use on desktop and laptop computers.

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I want to explore Linux and coding more, and need recommendations (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 month ago by quinacridone@lemmy.ml to c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml

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I've been using Mint for about 5 years now and want to explore the 'nuts and bolts' side of it a bit more

I can use the terminal a bit- copy/paste code to install programmes etc, but I'd like to now understand what the code actually means

Can anyone recommend either a book or online guide to exploring this? Also can any recommendations be geared towards newbie and 'moron' level

If this community isn't the right place let me know and I'll repost elsewhere.....

also many thanks in advance for any help 👍

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[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They're not suggesting you to replace your mint install. Rather create a virtual machine in your mint to experiment with Arch, which is a distro that pushes you to be more hands on with your configuration.

[–] quinacridone@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

Ah okay 👍