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10 things I always do after installing Linux - and why you should too

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Aug 15, 2024

Quoting: 10 things I always do after installing Linux - and why you should too | ZDNET —

So, you've finally installed Linux, and you're ready to make it your go-to operating system (or at least explore it to find out if it's a worthy replacement). You might find the OS pretty easy to use out of the gate. Depending on the desktop environment you've chosen (such as GNOME, Plasma, Budgie, Pantheon, Cinnamon, etc.), it probably has all the bits and pieces you're accustomed to on your current computing platform.

Also: The first 5 Linux commands every new user should learn

So, what are the first post-install steps you should take with Linux? I have a checklist I run through before diving in too far. This list should make using Linux even easier than it already is. I recommend you follow it, too.

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