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Where do I start if I want to use Linux?
Welcome to the wonderful world of Linux! We're glad you decided to join us. Let's get you started!
Typically the first thing you are going to want to do once you have decided to try Linux is to pick a distribution to use. We share some of the more popular, long-running distributions on our Major Distributions page. For most beginners it's a good idea to start with one of the first two or three projects on that list. Personally, I've had very good luck getting people started with Linux Mint which is a project designed to be easy for newcomers. Ubuntu is another project similarly geared toward new Linux users.
Most Linux distributions, including the two just mentioned, provide what is called a "live desktop". What this means is you can download the Linux distribution onto a thumb drive and boot from the thumb drive. This will run a temporary copy of the Linux distribution without changing anything on your computer. Using the live desktop, you can confirm the distribution runs, can connect to the Internet, and generally get a feel for the experience.
Once you feel comfortable with the live environment you should backup any files on your computer you want to keep. (This process is outside the scope of this document at the moment, but it's a good idea to have any important files copied to an external hard drive before you proceed.)
Next, boot from the thumb drive containing your Linux distribution again and run the installer application. There should be an icon for starting the install process on the desktop.
The installer will ask you a few questions and help you get your Linux distribution installed.
At this point you might be wondering "Wait, how do I copy the live distribution onto a thumb drive?" or "How do I boot from the thumb drive?" or "What do I do once the system is installed?" The good news is the Linux Mint documentation has you covered. It has tutorials, screenshots, and links to help you through the process step-by-step, whether you're coming from macOS or Windows.
Once you get set up we hope you will visit our newsletter to help you keep up to date with what is happening in the Linux community. We also have answers to common questions and tips for dealing with common concerns. We also have a glossary of terms commonly used by Linux users. Welcome to the Linux community!
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