Leanpub Book LAUNCH 🚀 Switching to Linux: A Practical Guide for Windows and Mac Users by Jay LaCroix
Switching to Linux is the start of an extremely fun journey - but knowing where to start is another matter entirely! This book is your guide through that transition.
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About the Book
Switching to Linux is the start of an extremely fun journey - but knowing where to start is another matter entirely! This book is your guide through that transition. It was written by Jay LaCroix (creator of the Learn Linux TV YouTube channel) with over 20 years of experience helping people make Linux approachable.
Whether you're fed up with Windows nudging you toward Microsoft Edge or Apple prompting you to sign in to yet another account, Linux offers a computing experience designed to work for you, not against you. But making the jump can feel overwhelming if you don't know what to expect. "Switching to Linux" removes that uncertainty by walking you through every stage of the process - from understanding what Linux actually is, to choosing a distribution, installing it, and using it confidently day to day.
Along the way, you'll learn how to find and install software, connect hardware like printers, Bluetooth devices, and external displays, manage your files, enjoy multimedia and gaming, use the command line, and keep your system secure. Each chapter is written for real beginners - no prior Linux experience required. By the end, you won't just have Linux running on your computer. You'll understand it!
About the Author
Jay is a passionate technologist and enjoys working on just about any form of technology he can get his hands on, and spends his free time tinkering with network/server hardware, virtualization, Raspberry Pi’s, writing scripts, and more. Of all the technology he works with, Jay is the most passionate about Linux and its community. With over two decades of experience supporting Linux professionally, Jay started Learn Linux TV – an education company that focuses on teaching concepts that surround Linux and related technologies. As part of this company, Jay writes Linux-related books and produces training content that teaches important concepts from an experienced and hands-on perspective. The YouTube channel of the same name now has over 1 million subscribers and well over 60 million views. Outside of Linux, Jay enjoys collecting classic video games.
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